Dr. John G Knepper MD
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
50 N Dunlap St Memphis TN, 38103About
Dr. John Knepper is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Memphis, TN. Dr. Knepper specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1968
Tulane University of Louisiana 1968
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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