Dr. William L Silkstone M.D.
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
1839 E Garrison Blvd Gastonia NC, 28054About
Dr. William Silkstone is an adolescent specialist practicing in Gastonia, NC. Dr. Silkstone works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Silkstone treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1971
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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