Dr. Laurel V Alsentzer M.D
Pediatrician
5819 Old Harding Rd Nashville TN, 37205About
Dr. Laurel Alsentzer is a pediatrician practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Alsentzer is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Alsentzer 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. Alsentzer can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia Pa 1987
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1987
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1986
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Warts
- Ear Infection
- Diarrhea
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Rash
- Stomach Flu
- Menstrual Cramps
- Strep Throat
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