Dr. Juan M Fukuda M.D.
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Pediatric Emergency Lafayette LA, 70508About
Dr. Juan Fukuda is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Fukuda specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad de Medicina Alberto Hurtado 1984
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Fever
- Epilepsy
- Flu
- Pain
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