Dr. Peter Lawrence O'malley MD
Pediatrician
1370 Prairie City Rd Folsom CA, 95630About
Dr. Peter O'malley is a pediatrician practicing in Folsom, CA. Dr. O'malley is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. O'malley 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. O'malley can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1997
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acne
- Warts
- Ear Infection
- Swimmer's Ear
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Pain
- Rash
- Outer Ear Infection
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