Dr. William Matthew Linam MD
Infectious Disease Specialist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Infectious Diseases
1 Childrens Way # 653 Little Rock AR, 72202About
Dr. William Linam is a pediatric infectious disease specialist practicing in Little Rock, AR. Dr. Linam specializes in recurring or persistent diseases caused by bacteria, parasites or fungus in infants, children and adolescents. Pediatric infectious disease specialists also provide consultation to other health care professionals dealing with complex cases.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 2001
Georgetown University in Washington DC 2001
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The influence of context on quality improvement success in health care: a systematic review of the literature.
- Improving patient safety by creating lasting behavior change: lessons learned from hand hygiene.
- Challenges and solutions: pandemic 2009 H1N1 influenza A in a pediatric emergency department.
- Parental perceptions about required influenza immunization of pediatric healthcare personnel.
- Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis as Cause of Headache and Fever.
- Speaking Up: The Next Step to Improving Health Care Worker Hand Hygiene.
Treatments
- Fever
- Pneumonia
- Gastroenteritis
- Cellulitis
- Meningitis
- Osteomyelitis
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