Dr. Henry Skipper Smith MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
500 RUE DE LA VIE BATON ROUGE LA, 70817About
Dr. Henry Smith is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Smith 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
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Birth Defects
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