Dr. Kimberly Griffin Hicks M.D.
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
460 MEDICAL PARK DR LENOIR CITY TN, 37772About
Dr. Kimberly Hicks is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Hicks 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
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1997
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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