Dr. Christine Cappelle Whitelaw MD
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
231 E Chestnut St Louisville KY, 40202About
Dr. Christine Whitelaw is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Whitelaw specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
Saint George`s University / School of Medicine 1989
St. George's University School of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Flu
- Pain
- Migraine
- Strep Throat
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