Dr. James Luther Pruitt MD
Pediatrician
500 N 12th St West Columbia SC, 29169About
Dr. James Pruitt is a pediatrician practicing in West Columbia, SC. Dr. Pruitt is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Pruitt 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. Pruitt can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1960
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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