Dr. Melissa Hood MD
Pediatrician
511 W Central Ave Suite 2 La Follette TN, 37766About
Dr. Melissa Hood is a pediatrician practicing in La Follette, TN. Dr. Hood is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Hood 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. Hood can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc 1998
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Shahid Hasnain M.D.109 Independence Ln La Follette TN 37766
- Dr. Jessica Lynn Crowe M.D.2130 N CHARLES SEIVERS BOULEVARD CLINTON TN 37716