David J. Meehan, MD, MS
General Pediatrics, Primary Care
LVPG Cliniciani
About
Philosophy of care
In order to treat a child effectively, it's important to actively listen to what the parents are saying. Health is more than not having disease. It's also behavior, development and safety. If we, as pediatricians, are effective, we can help parents raise a child who will turn into a healthy and happy adult. More information is available to parents than ever before through television, print media and the Internet. Much of that information is erroneous. So a pediatrician needs to take care of a child's current problem, initiate prevention when necessary and serve as a trusted resource for parents.
Why I entered medicine
Pediatric medicine is such a joy that I can't think of anything better. It is a real privilege to observe a child's development from infancy through the teen years.
Community involvement
I am an advisory board member for both the Mercy Special Learning Center and the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Allentown. I volunteer during medical trips to Haiti.
Personal interests
I am a voracious reader, often having 2 or 3 books going at the same time. I also enjoy star gazing. In addition, I like to run, cycle and do yoga. I enjoy going to Iron Pigs baseball games and am a long-time fan of the St. Louis Cardinals.
Education
Undergraduate
University of Scranton, BS- Bachelor of Science, 1975
Graduate
University of Scranton, MS - Master of Science, 1978
Medical Training
Univ Of Missouri-Columbia School Of Medicine, MD - Doctor of Medicine, 1986
Training
Internship 1987
Pediatrics, University of Arizona, Health Sciences Center, Tucson, AZ
Residency 1988
Pediatrics, University of Arizona, Health Sciences Center, Tucson, AZ
Residency 1989
Pediatrics, University of Arizona, Health Sciences Center, Tucson, AZ
Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
Publications & Clinical Trials
Conditions Treated
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Asthma in Children
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Constipation
- Croup
- Fifth Disease
- Growth Problems
- Infant Reflux
- Influenza (Flu)
- Nightmares and Night Terrors
- Obesity
- Osgood Schlatter Disease
- Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection)
- Outer Ear Infection
- Pediatric Diseases
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Asthma in Children
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Constipation
- Croup
- Fifth Disease
- Growth Problems
- Infant Reflux
- Influenza (Flu)
- Nightmares and Night Terrors
- Obesity
- Osgood Schlatter Disease
- Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection)
- Outer Ear Infection
- Pediatric Diseases
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Pneumonia
- Puberty Problems
- Rash
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
- Ringworm
- Sever's Disease
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Temper Tantrums
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Warts
Services Offered
- Cholesterol Screening
- Immunization
- Infant Care
- Pediatrics
- Primary Care
- Well Baby Care
- Well-Child Visits and Physical Exams
- Cholesterol Screening
- Immunization
- Infant Care
- Pediatrics
- Primary Care
- Well Baby Care
- Well-Child Visits and Physical Exams
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