Mrs. Lisa Michele Defusco MD
Pediatrician
4901 Veterans Blvd. Metairie LA, 70001About
Dr. Lisa Defusco is a pediatrician practicing in Metairie, LA. Dr. Defusco is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Defusco 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. Defusco can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 2002
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