Dr. Heather Edgley M.D.
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
2018 W Clinch Ave Knoxville TN, 37916About
Dr. Heather Edgley is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Edgley 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
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1992
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1991
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Fever
- Diarrhea
- Bronchitis
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
- Cellulitis
- Croup
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