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Dr. Duna Penn MD

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Children's Hospital - Neonatology 200 Henry Clay Avenu New Orleans LA, 70118
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Dr. Duna Penn is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Penn 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

Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1971

Wayne State University School of Medicine 1971

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 46 years of experience

Treatments

  • Birth Defects

Dr. Duna Penn MD's Practice location

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Children's Hospital - Neonatology 200 Henry Clay Avenu -
New Orleans, LA 70118
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