Dr. Lee Kilpatrick Finklea M.D.
Pediatrician
8 Medical Park Dr Lexington NC, 27292About
Dr. Lee Finklea is a pediatrician practicing in Lexington, NC. Dr. Finklea is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Finklea 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. Finklea can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1979
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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