Dr. Athena Fuqua Lefort M.D.
Pediatrician
1101 Medical Center Blvd West Jefferson Pedia Marrero LA, 70072About
Dr. Athena Lefort is a pediatrician practicing in Marrero, LA. Dr. Lefort is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Lefort 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. Lefort can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of South Alabama College of Medicine 2006
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Ear Infection
- Concussion
- Flu
- Gastroenteritis
- Cellulitis
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Stomach Flu
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