Dr. John Lee Bankston M.D
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
901 45th St St Mary's Hospital, West Palm Beach FL, 33407About
Dr. John Bankston is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in West Palm Beach, FL. Dr. Bankston cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
Education and Training
University of Virginia / Main Campus 1980
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Epilepsy
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Gas
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