Dr. Shafqat Mahmood Cheema MD
Pediatrician | Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
6511 Arden Oaks Alexandria LA, 71301About
Dr. Shafqat Cheema is a pediatrician practicing in Alexandria, LA. Dr. Cheema is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Cheema 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. Cheema can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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