Dr. James L Lukefahr MD
Pediatrician | Child Abuse Pediatrics
7703 Floyd Curl Dr Mr 7821 San Antonio TX, 78229About
Dr. James Lukefahr is a pediatrician practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Lukefahr is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Lukefahr 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. Lukefahr can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1978
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Child Abuse Pediatrics
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The use of telemedicine in child sexual abuse evaluations.
- Criminally prosecuted cases of child starvation.
- Underlying illness associated with failure to thrive in breastfed infants.
- First rib fractures in abused infants: a report of three cases.
- Assessment for self-blame and trauma symptoms during the medical evaluation of suspected sexual abuse.
- Oral and Dental Aspects of Child Abuse and Neglect.
- Oral and Dental Aspects of Child Abuse and Neglect.
- Scalding water temperatures.
Treatments
- Malnutrition
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