Dr. Donald Eugene Lighter MD
Pediatrician
2120 River Sound Dr Knoxville TN, 37922About
Dr. Donald Lighter is a pediatrician practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Lighter is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Lighter 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. Lighter can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Increasing market share in an information-intensive world: lessons for healthcare. Part 1: Product differentiation and information leverage.
- A prospective evaluation of the WeeFIM in patients with cerebral palsy undergoing orthopaedic surgery.
- Effect of a resident physician educational program on pediatric emergency department pharmacy interventions and medication errors.
- TurboMED: a medical billing package for the small office.
- A computer primer for pediatricians.
- Using spreadsheet programs in pediatrics.
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