
Dr. Dorothy J. Wavrek M.D.
Pediatrician
1600 Rockland Rd Pediatric Residency Wilmington DE, 19803About
Dr. Dorothy Wavrek is a pediatrician practicing in Wilmington, DE. Dr. Wavrek is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Wavrek 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. Wavrek can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College MD
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Sarah Perry MD1600 Rockland Road Wilmington DE 19803
- Dr. Zarela Rios MD1600 Rockland Rd Wilmington DE 19803
- Dr. Robyn R. Miller MD1600 Rockland Rd. Wilmington DE 19803
- Dr. Amy W Anzilotti MD1405 Foulk Rd Wilmington DE 19803
- Dr. Sidney Charles Bean MD1600 Rockland Road Wilmington DE 19803
- Dr. Trong Van Le M.D.1600 ROCKLAND RD WILMINGTON DE 19803
Nearest Hospitals
ST FRANCIS HOSPITALl
7TH AND CLAYTON STS WILMINGTON DE 19805CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.l
4755 OGLETOWN-STANTON ROAD NEWARK DE 19718CROZER CHESTER MEDICAL CENTERl
ONE MEDICAL CENTER BOULEVARD UPLAND PA 19013ST FRANCIS HOSPITALl
7TH AND CLAYTON STS WILMINGTON DE 19805ALFRED I DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDRENl
1600 ROCKLAND RD PO BOX 269 WILMINGTON DE 19899