Dr. Merrill James Laurent MD
Pediatrician
56 Starbrush Cir Covington LA, 70433About
Dr. Merrill Laurent is a pediatrician practicing in Covington, LA. Dr. Laurent is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Laurent 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. Laurent can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1992
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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