Dr. Mary Leigh Forehand
Pediatrician
1628 Doctors Cir Wilmington NC, 28401About
Dr. Mary Forehand is a pediatrician practicing in Wilmington, NC. Dr. Forehand is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Forehand 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. Forehand can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1983
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1983
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Bronchitis
- Flu
- Gastroenteritis
- Tonsillitis
- Stomach Flu
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Strep Throat
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