Dr. Allison Cummings Couden MD
Pediatrician
570 Bakers Bridge Avenue Franklin TN, 37064About
Dr. Allison Couden is a pediatrician practicing in Franklin, TN. Dr. Couden is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Couden 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. Couden can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1996
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1995
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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- Tonsillitis
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