
Dr. Sandra Kay Rooks M.D.
Pediatrician
Highway 18 Phs Indian Hospital Pine Ridge SD, 57770About
Dr. Sandra Rooks is a pediatrician practicing in Pine Ridge, SD. Dr. Rooks is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Rooks 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. Rooks can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1986
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Joan E Gibson MD1 Highway 18 Pine Ridge SD 57770
- Dr. Fernando Cosme MDHighway 18 E Pine Ridge SD 57770
- Dr. Barbara J Berry-palmier MDPine Ridge Hospital Pine Ridge SD 57770
Nearest Hospitals
PHS INDIAN HOSPITAL AT PINE RIDGEl
HIGHWAY 18, MAIN ST., BLDG. 159 PINE RIDGE SD 57770CHADRON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICESl
825 CENTENNIAL DRIVE CHADRON NE 69337