Dr. Melissa N Frascogna
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
1980 Tybee Lane Lake Charles LA, 70605About
Dr. Melissa Frascogna is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Lake Charles, LA. Dr. Frascogna 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
Univ of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 2003
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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