Dr. Robert Truckner M.D.
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
212 Ashville Ave Suite 10 Cary NC, 27511About
Dr. Robert Truckner is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Valleyford, Washington. Dr. Truckner specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
MD at University of Michigan Health System
Board Certification
Board Certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- University of Chicago, University of Arizona
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics
What do you attribute your success to?
- Excellent education and great colleagues.
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of Pediatrics, Environmental Health Perspectives Journal
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