Dr. Melissa A Wood-katz MD
Pediatrician
500 S. University Ave Suite 200 Little Rock AR, 72205About
Dr. Melissa Wood-katz is a pediatrician practicing in Little Rock, AR. Dr. Wood-katz is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Wood-katz 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. Wood-katz can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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