Dr. Christopher James Woodward D.O.
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
5000 Hennessy Blvd Baton Rouge LA, 70808About
Dr. Christopher Woodward is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Woodward 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
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine 2007
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