Dr. Melissa Karen Law M.D.
Pediatrician
982185 Nebraska Medical Ctr Omaha NE, 68198About
Dr. Melissa Law is a pediatrician practicing in Omaha, NE. Dr. Law is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Law 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. Law can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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