Mrs. Melissa Sue Puffenbarger M.D.
Pediatrician
615 S NEW BALLAS RD SAINT LOUIS MO, 63141About
Dr. Melissa Puffenbarger is a pediatrician practicing in SAINT LOUIS, MO. Dr. Puffenbarger is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Puffenbarger 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. Puffenbarger can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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