Dr. Richard James Michael MD
Pediatrician
1500 LINE AVE STE 204 SHREVEPORT LA, 71101About
Dr. Richard Michael is a pediatrician practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Michael is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Michael 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. Michael can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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