Dr. Karen J Lessaris MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
1000 Blythe Blvd Charlotte NC, 28203About
Dr. Karen Lessaris is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Lessaris cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
Education and Training
Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il 1993
Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville 1993
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Birth Defects
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