Dr. Kiersten Leigh Lofton M.D.
Pediatrician
601 CLEMSON RD COLUMBIA SC, 29229About
Dr. Kiersten Lofton is a pediatrician practicing in Columbia, SC. Dr. Lofton is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Lofton 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. Lofton can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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