Dr. Maria D. Doherty, MD, FAAP
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
11525 Cortez Blvd Brooksville FL, 34613About
Dr. Maria Doherty is an adolescent specialist practicing in Brooksville, FL. Dr. Doherty 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. Doherty 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
Southern Islands Hospital Internship 0
Cebu Institute of Medicine Medical Degree 1982
Cooper University Hospital Pediatric Residency 0
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Tonsillitis
- Head Lice
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Florida Medical Association
- National Association of Professional Women
Internships
- Cooper University Hospital; Samford University
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics, Florida Medical Association, National Association of Professional Women
Articles and Publications
- Columnist
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Get to know Pediatrician Dr. Maria D. Doherty, who serves the Florida area at her private practice, Maria D. Doherty & Associates. Dr. Doherty graduated with her Medical Degree from the Cebu Institute of Medicine in the Philippines in 1982, giving her over three decades of experience in her field. She then relocated to the United States and complete her internship at Samford University followed by her Pediatrics Residency at Cooper Hospital/University in New Jersey. She is certified in Medical Marijuana. To stay up to date in her field she remains a professional member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Florida Medical Association, and the National Association of Professional Women. Dr. Doherty currently practices at her private office, Maria D. Doherty & Associates and is affiliated with Oak Hill Hospital and Bayfront Health. She holds an expertise in pediatrics, allergies, asthma, adhd, general wellness, compassion care, sinusitis, ear infection, weight management and counseling, adolescent care, non-invasive liposuction, and holistic care. Pediatrics is a branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents from birth up to the age of 18. A paediatrician is a child’s physician who provides not only medical care for children who are acutely or chronically ill but also preventive health services for healthy children. A paediatrician manages physical, mental, and emotional well-being of the children under their care at every stage of development, in both sickness and health.
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Maria D. Doherty, MD, FAAP, is an Exceptional Pediatrician with Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, Florida Maria D. Doherty, MD, FAAP, is a well-versed pediatrician who diagnoses and treats patients at Maria D. Doherty & Associates in Brooksville, Florida. Furthermore, she has staff memberships at several local hospitals, including Oak Hill Hospital and Bayfront Health. As a pediatrician, Dr. Doherty has dedicated training and unique experience in the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. She has an impressive professional journey that spans thirty years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in general pediatrics, allergies and asthma, ADHD, general wellness, sinusitis, ear infections, weight management and counseling, adolescent medicine, holistic care, and non-invasive liposuction. Throughout her many years of experience, Dr. Doherty has upheld a steadfast commitment to the ethical and professional standards of her practice, as evidenced by her sterling record, and ensures an impeccable degree of patient satisfaction in all facets of her work. For more information about Dr. Maria D. Doherty, please visit https://oakhillhospital.com/physicians/profile/Dr-Maria-D-Doherty-MD. Maria D. Doherty, MD, FAAP, attended Cebu Institute of Medicine in Cebu, Philippines, and was awarded her medical degree in 1982. She served her internship at Southern Islands Hospital in Philippines and conducted her pediatric residency at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. She further received board certification in pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics and is additionally certified in medical marijuana. Dr. Doherty remains at the forefront of her challenging specialty via memberships and affiliations with prestigious professional societies and associations, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Florida Medical Association, and the National Association of Professional Women. For more information about Dr. Maria D. Doherty, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/649778-Maria-Doherty-Adolescent-Specialist-Brooksville-FL-34613.
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