Dr. Cara Gradney Fontenot M.D.
Pediatrician
853 Jefferson Ave E201 Memphis TN, 38103About
Dr. Cara Fontenot is a pediatrician practicing in Memphis, TN. Dr. Fontenot is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Fontenot diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Fontenot can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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