Benjamin Waddell DO
Pediatrician
321 MAIN ST NEWPORT NEWS VA, 23601About
Dr. Benjamin Waddell is a pediatrician practicing in NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Dr. Waddell is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Waddell 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. Waddell can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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