Dr. Amy L Baxter MD
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
1001 Johnson Ferry Rd NE Atlanta GA, 30342About
Dr. Amy Baxter is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Baxter 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.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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