Dr. Shontae R Buffington MD
Pediatrician
5073 Columbia Pike Suite 150 Spring Hill TN, 37174About
Dr. Shontae Buffington is a pediatrician practicing in Spring Hill, TN. Dr. Buffington is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Buffington 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. Buffington can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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