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Dr. Nita Shumaker, MD

Pediatrics* Age 62
Dr. Nita Shumaker, MD
4.7 (17 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Nita Shumaker, MD

Pediatrics* Age 62
Hixson, TN
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Nita Shumaker, MD is a Pediatrician in Hixson, TN.

About

Dr. Shumaker graduated from East Carolina University. Dr. Nita Shumaker, MD is a Pediatrician in Hixson, TN and has 35 years experience. Dr. Shumaker currently practices at Galen North Pediatrics and are affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital. Dr. Shumaker has experience treating conditions like Fever and Throat Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shumaker received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Shumaker's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shumaker is board certified in Obesity Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Fever
Wellness Examination
Throat Pain
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Lipid Disorders
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Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
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Viral Enteritis
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Circumcision
Diabetes Counseling
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object

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  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Galen North Pediatrics
    1039 Executive Dr Ste 101, Hixson, TN 37343
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Jan 16, 2020
Always fast, very thorough, and takes her time to explain everything!
Brittany — Jan 16, 2020
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Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • East Carolina University
    1989
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Obesity Medicine and Pediatrics
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nita Shumaker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shumaker's profile.

Dr. Nita Shumaker, MD is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Nita Shumaker, MD holds board certification in Obesity Medicine and Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

    975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN