Dr. Melodee Sue Woodard M.D.
Pediatrician
535 Sw 7th St Des Moines IA, 50309About
Dr. Melodee Woodard is a pediatrician practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Woodard is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Woodard 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. Woodard can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1983
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1983
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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