Dr. Joan Cheuk MD
Pediatrician
1514 Jefferson Highway New Orleans LA, 70121About
Dr. Joan Cheuk is a pediatrician practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Cheuk is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Cheuk 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. Cheuk can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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