Dr. Thomas Scott Benefield M.D.
Pediatrician
320 Crews St Lawrenceburg TN, 38464About
Dr. Thomas Benefield is a pediatrician practicing in Lawrenceburg, TN. Dr. Benefield is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Benefield 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. Benefield can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1996
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1995
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Contact Dermatitis
- Bronchitis
- Gastroenteritis
- Tonsillitis
- Stomach Flu
- Croup
- Strep Throat
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