Katherine Alexandra Despotes MD
Pediatrician
230 Macnider Clb # 7593 Chapel Hill NC, 27599About
Dr. Katherine Despotes is a pediatrician practicing in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Despotes is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Despotes 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. Despotes can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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