Dr. Susan F Ovella MD
Pediatrician
804 Heavens Drive Suite 106 Mandeville LA, 70471About
Dr. Susan Ovella is a pediatrician practicing in Mandeville, LA. Dr. Ovella is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Ovella 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. Ovella 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 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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