Mr. Rick David Murphy MD
Pediatrician
1405 11th St Portsmouth OH, 45662About
Dr. Rick Murphy is a pediatrician practicing in Portsmouth, OH. Dr. Murphy is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Murphy diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Murphy can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Ohio, Toledo Oh 1980
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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