Dr. Melissa Leuthner Lawhon M.D.
Pediatrician
2518 Bert Kouns Loop Shreveport LA, 71118Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Melissa Lawhon is a pediatrician practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Lawhon is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Lawhon 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. Lawhon can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1999
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1999
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Swimmer's Ear
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Fever
- Learning Disabilities
- Fungal Infection
- Tonsillitis
- Ringworm
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Strep Throat
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Nearest Hospitals
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2600 GREENWOOD ROAD SHREVEPORT LA 71103CHRISTUS HEALTH SHREVEPORT - BOSSIERl
1453 E BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL DRIVE SHREVEPORT LA 71105