Dr. Laura M Brooks MD
Pediatrician
1212 Mcconville Road Lynchburg VA, 24502About
Dr. Laura Brooks is a pediatrician practicing in Lynchburg, VA. Dr. Brooks is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Brooks 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. Brooks can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1994
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Impetigo
- Flu
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Rash
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Croup
- Strep Throat
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