Dr. Jamar A Melton M.D.
Pediatrician
7373 Perkins Rd Baton Rouge LA, 70808About
Dr. Jamar Melton is a pediatrician practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Melton is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Melton 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. Melton can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1996
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1996
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1996
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Tonsillitis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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