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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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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Lindsay York MD120 Meadowcrest Street Gretna LA 70056
- Dr. Surbhi Chawla Dargan MD151 Meadowcrest St Gretna LA 70056
- Dr. Harish C Anand MD120 Meadowcrest St Gretna LA 70056
- Dr. James Michael Fortino M.D.1301 Whitney Ave Gretna LA 70056
- Dr. Rajesh K Sharma MD120 Meadowcrest St Gretna LA 70056
- Dr. Christy Lynn Valentine M.D.145 LAPALCO BLVD GRETNA LA 70056
Nearest Hospitals
ST CHARLES SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLCl
1717 ST CHARLES AVE NEW ORLEANS LA 70130