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Dr. Christine K Chard MD
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
234 S 12th Ave Laurel MS, 39440About
Dr. Christine Chard is an adolescent specialist practicing in Laurel, MS. Dr. Chard works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Chard treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1995
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Rash
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
Dr. Christine K Chard MD's Practice location
Practice At 234 S 12th Ave
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Bert E Bradford MD234 S 12th Ave Laurel MS 39440
- Dr. S.ali A Naqvi M.D.234 S 12TH AVE LAUREL MS 39440
- Dr. Achyutha S Pujari MD1203 AVE B ELLISVILLE MS 39437
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15 SOUTH 6TH STREET BAY SPRINGS MS 39422COVINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL CAHl
701 SOUTH HOLLY AVENUE COLLINS MS 39428