Dr. Patrice Frederic joel Hicks DO
Pediatrician | Developmental ? Behavioral Pediatrics
1980 Tybee Lane Lake Charles LA, 70605About
Dr. Patrice Hicks is a pediatrician practicing in Lake Charles, LA. Dr. Hicks is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Hicks 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. Hicks can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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