Dr. Clayton Jeffrey Butcher M.D.
Pediatrician
University Hosptial & Clinics 1 Hospital Dr. ; Dc0 Columbia MO, 65212About
Dr. Clayton Butcher is a pediatrician practicing in Columbia, MO. Dr. Butcher is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Butcher 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. Butcher can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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University of Missouri / Columbia Campus 2010
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