Dr. Laura Smith Lord MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
2701 N Decatur Rd Decatur GA, 30033About
Dr. Laura Lord is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Decatur, GA. Dr. Lord cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1986
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
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