Karen Alton, MD, a Pediatrician with Ascension St. John Hospital – St. John Children’s Center
Get to know Pediatrician Dr. Karen Alton, who serves patients in Michigan.
A devoted pediatrician, Dr. Alton is dedicated to taking care of sick and injured babies, children and teens at Ascension St. John Hospital – St. John Children’s Center in Detroit, Michigan.
The highly experienced team of pediatric specialists at Ascension St. John Hospital – St. John Children’s Center has been providing care to families for more than 50 years. They are committed to children’s health, providing a variety of comprehensive inpatient services to newborns through young adults up to age 21, in a safe and comfortable environment.
Back in the early days of her academic career, Dr. Alton graduated with her Medical Degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C. in 1995. She then went on to perform her internship and residency at the University of Michigan from 1995 until 1998.
Subsequent to her training, the doctor attained board certification in pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The mission of the ABP is to advance child health by certifying pediatricians who meet standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.
Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends people be under pediatric care up to the age of 21. Pediatricians provide medical care to people ranging in age from newborns to young adults. They are trained to examine, diagnose, and treat children with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses through all of their developmental stages, as they grow and mature.
As a young girl with her own health challenges, Dr. Alton always knew she wanted to help others. Her mom was a great inspiration and educator.
Learn More about Dr. Karen Alton:
Through her findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/276049-Karen-Alton-Pediatrician or through Ascension, https://healthcare.ascension.org/doctors/1649264037/karen-adele-alton-detroit-mi
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