Dr. Palmer Johnston MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
4700 WATERS AVE SAVANNAH GA, 31404About
Dr. Palmer Johnston is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in SAVANNAH, GA. Dr. Johnston cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2006
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Heart Disease
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
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