Dr. Thomas Garrett Jones MD APMC
Pediatrician
1200 Hospital Dr Suite 2 Opelousas LA, 70570About
Dr. Thomas Jones is a pediatrician practicing in Opelousas, LA. Dr. Jones is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Jones 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. Jones 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 1978
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1978
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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