Dr. Vimala A Mascarenhas MD
Pediatrician
3116 6th St Suite 101 Metairie LA, 70002About
Dr. Vimala Mascarenhas is a pediatrician practicing in Metairie, LA. Dr. Mascarenhas is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Mascarenhas 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. Mascarenhas can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
St. John's Medical College 1981
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Flu
- Tonsillitis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Strep Throat
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