Kortney West MD
Pediatrician
2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd Gonzales LA, 70737About
Dr. Kortney West is a pediatrician practicing in Gonzales, LA. Dr. West is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. West 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. West can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2012
Provider Details
Treatments
- Obesity
- Fever
- Tonsillitis
- Scabies
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Strep Throat
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