| Phone/Schedule an Appointment | (606) 432-0123 |
| Specialty | Pediatrics, and Pediatrics Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Liver diseases |
| Degrees | MD, FAAP |
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| Phone/Schedule an Appointment | (606) 432-0123 |
| Specialty | Pediatrics, and Pediatric Emergency Medicine |
| Degrees | MD, FAAP |
| Areas of Expertise |
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Pikeville Medical Center’s (PMC) Mettu Children’s Hospital has been named a Certified Autism Center (CAC) by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). The CAC credential requires at least 80% of public-facing staff to undergo IBCCES training in autism and sensory differences. This certification aims to better prepare staff and management to
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Thanks to a grant from Kosair Charities, Pikeville Medical Center’s Mettu Children’s Hospital now offers a variety of distraction therapies to encourage patient cooperation, resulting in successful interaction and treatment. Many children’s experiences in a medical setting are new and unfamiliar. The concept of distraction therapy revolves around the utilization of engaging and immersive
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This week, the Mettu Children’s Hospital mascot, Buddy Bear, brightened the day of one of his biggest fans. During a recent visit to the hospital, Paxton was mesmerized as he watched Buddy Bear on the monitors. His mom, Misty, says Paxton gets excited whenever he sees the Mettu Children’s Hospital commercial on television, which made
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The Mettu Children’s Hospital at Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) is making a difference in the lives of pediatric patients and families throughout the region. For many families, the days of traveling hours from Eastern Kentucky for pediatric care are a thing of the past. Patients can now receive quality care close to home thanks to
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