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Fredericksburg, VA
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I'm a board certified Pediatrician with 10 years of Pediatric ER experience. I founded Healthy Horizons Pediatrics, a solo private practice, in 2007 which I sold in 2012.
I'm currently the Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in Fredericksburg, VA.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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United States: New Jersey, Virginia
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297 Answers
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Broad question: This is too broad of question to reasonably answer. The type of medication and procedure would not only depend on the area of the face needing surger... Read More
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Helpful link: You're right, there are a lot of kids in the world who are mean and bully other kids for no good reason. Bullies end up having problems later in life... Read More
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See a doctor: There are many potential causes of chest pain, from musculoskeletal to respiratory to cardiac/heart, among others. Without a complete history & e... Read More
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Complete overview: This is a link to a complete overview of PKU, provided by the Mayo Clinic.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/phenylketonuria/basics/def... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Because...: When you throw up you sometimes strain your chest wall muscles causing mild inflammation and pain. You can confirm this by pushing in the area that h... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
A helpful link: A helpful link with good overview of growing pains:
http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/aches/growing_pains.html#
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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See your doctor: Abdominal pain can be caused by way too many things to advise you on what to do for your present condition. You need to see your doctor who will take ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Consistent: Talk to your child regularly, about school & home life. Make sure you set expectations and give him responsibilities. Set limits and discipline ... Read More
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Good ?: A common belief is that anyone with acne should avoid eating nuts. Research reveals this is not necessarily the case. Several studies determined that ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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It could be: It could be worrisome, if you're having other symptoms like referred or shooting pain down your arm, or tingling or numbness of your arms or hands. P... Read More
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Clinical Diagnosis: The diagnosis of Thrush is almost always made based on a clinical exam, with distinctive white lesions on the mouth, tongue, or cheeks. Lightly brushi... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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See your doctor: Without a complete history and physical exam, it is impossible to guess what these "brown spots" could represent. It is best to see your doctor to ma... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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You man want to try: putting an over-the-counter antibiotic ointment on these areas 2-3 times a day if they look like inflamed pimples. They're unlikely to be insect bite... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Unlikely Litter: This sounds more likely to be something related to a virus or allergic in nature than from changing litter.
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A 42-year-old male asked:
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Depends on surgery: There are many different types of congenital heart disease that vary in severity, and thus many different types of surgical procedures to correct them... Read More
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Celiac Symptoms: Symptoms of celiac disease vary among sufferers and include:
Digestive problems (abdominal bloating, pain, gas, diarrhea, pale stools, and weight los... Read More
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Unlikely related: The symptoms or signs you describe are likely unrelated to anything that has to do with masturbation and could be associated with a chronic illness. ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Call poison control: If you're concerned your child may have taken pills, regardless of age, you should contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. They can have you descri... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Helpful link: The answer is too long to put in 400 characters. This link covers the topic of colic, and much of it applies to fussy infants in general. I hope it... Read More
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Too many factors: There are too many factors to address before advising you to "get thin". If you are "overweight" you should try to lose 1-2 lbs per week by eating a ... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Healthy: Healthy babies are safest when sleeping on their backs at nighttime and during naps.
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More investigation: You need to see your physician who should obtain a complete history, perform a thorough exam and them recommend further testing, if indicated, to dete... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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Unlikely: It is unlikely that the drops you put in your eye will lead to any problem, as it is meant for the eye. It certainly won't help your allergy symptoms... Read More
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Tingling?: I'm not sure what you're describing, but if by "tingling" you're referring to itching, and it's isolated to your anus, it could be a pinworm infection... Read More
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Not uncommon: Lymph nodes at the back of a child's head is not uncommon. Inflammation or even dry skin can lead to this. Your child should be seen by the pediatri... Read More
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Pneumonia: You could have pneumonia. In order to determine this you should be seen by a physician. Only after listening to your lungs, as part of a complete ex... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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One way to find out: If you're concerned you could be pregnant, the one way to find out is with a pregnancy test. If you have regularly taken your birth control pills, th... Read More
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Sunburn Treatment: 5 ways to relieve sunburn. Drink 100% fruit juice or water replace lost fluids. Use cool water/compresses to help your skin feel better. Take acetamin... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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It depends: Most ear infections are viral and don't need antibiotic therapy. Ibuprofen & acetaminophen may be taken for pain and a nasal decongestant may help... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Hearing/Speech Eval: Speech delay is very common, and involves many potential contributing factors. Typically, the first step in assessing speech delay is to check hearing... Read More
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See your doctor: You need to see your doctor to discuss and evaluate this concern. It could be gynecomastia, which not uncommon during puberty for adolescent boys. T... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Possible effects: Common Celexa (citalopram) side effects may include:
drowsiness, tired feeling; sleep problems (insomnia); mild nausea, diarrhea, upset stomach, dry ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Yes, bleach can certainly irritate the skin and cause inflammation and dry, itchy skin.
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See the pediatrician: The image is too small to see what you're referring to. Eczema and other skin conditions can sometimes resemble ringworm. Hydrocortisone cream may pa... Read More
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It may not be GI: It may not be GI related. If you're having headaches associated with vomiting, especially if your headaches awaken you at night and if your vomiting ... Read More
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It's highly unlikely: It's highly unlikely that you'd be pregnant if you had intercourse 2 days ago and too plan B immediately after, but nothing is 100% guaranteed to prev... Read More
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Likely nothing to be: concerned about. Stool patterns vary greatly in infants, and yellow colored stool is not concerning. As long as you infant is drinking/feeding well,... Read More
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See a doctor: Abdominal pain can be caused by way too many things to advise you on what to do for your present condition. You need to see your doctor who will take ... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
See a doctor: There are many potential causes of chest pain, ranging from musculoskeletal to respiratory to cardiac/heart, among others. Without a complete history... Read More
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Fever: A fever is considered to be 100.4 F or higher. 98.6 is considered the "normal" temperature, but like anything temperatures have a "normal" range. A ... Read More
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Answer to your ?: In humans, the navel scar can appear as a depression ("innie) or as a protrusion ("outie"). About 90% of humans have innies. An "outie" navel is cause... Read More
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Rashes: Without seeing your son's rash & knowing more history, it's impossible to know what type of rash your son may have. Many times physicians can't s... Read More
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What to look for: Breast feeding is best, but it's not always easy. It's not easy to assess how much breast milk your son is getting unless you're pumping & bottle... Read More
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Reassurance: At 2 months of age, your baby hasn't developed the ability to sooth herself back to sleep yet when she awakens. By picking her up, you are reassuring... Read More
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It often does: Sinusitis often gets better on its own within a week or so. Treating sinusitis with antibiotics should be considered if symptoms (persistent cough, n... Read More
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This could be a : sexually transmitted disease, as HIV is not the only STD. You need to see a healthcare professional for complete assessment and exam to determine wha... Read More
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Yes: Yes, the rash associated with roseola can appear anywhere on the body, including the scalp. Typically, the fever has broken by the time the rash appe... Read More
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It's weight based: Like most medications for children, the dose of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is weight based. I've selectively advised parents to give children under 2... Read More
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See your doctor: Stomach/abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur w/ vermox. Since your symptoms have persisted, you should con... Read More
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Yes: Mebendazole is an "antihelmintic," or anti-worm, medication. It prevents worms from growing or multiplying in your body.
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Jul 20, 2014
Dr Hood has consistently shown thoughtful and useful advise to patients in his interactions. He is an expert in his field. I highly recommend him for your health care needs !
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Hood is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Hood is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! How do i get ahold of you in the future? I tend to get anxious when my kids get sick ( my problem, not theirs , lol) He had asthma when he was younge
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I took him to the ER last night and the doctor thought that it was likely idiopathic due to a virus. Thanks for the advice it was much appreciated!!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you much now i dont have to worry its hard to break that habit
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
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Medical/Graduate school
St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada
Graduated 2001MD
Residency
UNDMJ RWJ
Awards
2011 Physician of the Year Award at St. Peter's Univ. Hospital
Top Doctor, First Place, Richmond Region - Summer
2014
Top Pediatrician, First Place, Virginia - Summer
2014
Affiliations
American Academy of Pediatrics
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