
Virginia Pedigo MD
Pediatrician
169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202 CHARLESTON SC, 29425About
Dr. Virginia Pedigo is a pediatrician practicing in CHARLESTON, SC. Dr. Pedigo is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Pedigo 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. Pedigo can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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- Dr. Carol L. Wagner MD171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON SC 29425
- Dr. K Drew Baker MD2051 Charlie Hall Blvd Charleston SC 29414
- Dr. Nancy Elizabeth Crossley M.D.2845 TRICOM ST NORTH CHARLESTON SC 29406
- Dr. Todd R Washko MD171 Ashley Ave Charleston SC 29425
- Dr. Chloe Salzmann M.D.169 Ashley Ave Charleston SC 29425
- Dr. Thomas Godfrey Quattlebaum M.D.198 Rutledge Ave Charleston SC 29403
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