
Dr. Janet Lea Patterson MD
Pediatrician | Developmental ? Behavioral Pediatrics
2905 N Main St Community Health Imp Decatur IL, 62526About
Dr. Janet Patterson is a pediatrician practicing in Decatur, IL. Dr. Patterson is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Patterson 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. Patterson can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1982
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Dr. Janet Lea Patterson MD's Practice location
Practice At 2905 N Main St Community Health Improvement Center
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Kusuma Gowdar MD741 W Pershing Rd Decatur IL 62526
- Dr. Christina M Branham M.D.2220 N Monroe St Decatur IL 62526
- Dr. Tricia Scerba Other320 E CENTRAL AVE DECATUR IL 62521
- Dr. Christopher Fife Hebertson M.D.2905 N Main St Decatur IL 62526
- Dr. Martin Okpalike M.D.2980 N MAIN ST DECATUR IL 62526
- Dr. Jamie Sue Warnick MD1770 E Lake Shore Dr Decatur IL 62521
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