Dr. Heath Louis Bettencourtt MD
Pediatrician
145 Lapalco Blvd Suite B Gretna LA, 70056About
Dr. Heath Bettencourtt is a pediatrician practicing in Gretna, LA. Dr. Bettencourtt is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Bettencourtt 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. Bettencourtt 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
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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