Dr. Melanie Templet Yerger M.D.
Pediatrician
4405 Highway 190 East Service Rd Covington LA, 70433About
Dr. Melanie Yerger is a pediatrician practicing in Covington, LA. Dr. Yerger is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Yerger 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. Yerger can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1996
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1996
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Impetigo
- Flu
- Tonsillitis
- Umbilical Hernia
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