Dr. Stephen Edward Saunders MD
Pediatrician
5 Orchard Ln Springfield IL, 62712About
Dr. Stephen Saunders is a pediatrician practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Saunders is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Saunders 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. Saunders can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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University of California 1974
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