Dr. Linda Slayton Jackson M.D.
Pediatrician
Usa Meddac - Dept Of Pediatrics 1585 Third Street Fort Polk LA, 71459About
Dr. Linda Jackson is a pediatrician practicing in Fort Polk, LA. Dr. Jackson is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Jackson 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. Jackson can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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