Dr. Heather Stevens Wight MD
Pediatrician
414 Greenbelt Dr Maryville TN, 37804About
Dr. Heather Wight is a pediatrician practicing in Maryville, TN. Dr. Wight is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Wight 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. Wight can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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