Dr. Carrie Firestone baum MD, MPH
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
200 Henry Clay Ave New Orleans LA, 70118About
Dr. Carrie Firestone baum is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Firestone baum specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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