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Dr. Shimshon Porat MD
Pediatrician
429 E 9TH ST ANNISTON AL, 36207About
Dr. Shimshon Porat is a pediatrician practicing in Jacksonville, AL. Dr. Porat is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Porat 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. Porat can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Tel Aviv Univ- Sackler Fac Of Med- Tel Aviv- Israel 1984
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jose R Caballero M.D.901 Leighton Ave Anniston AL 36207
- Dr. Charles Henry Sabens M.D.1420 Leighton Ave Anniston AL 36207
- Dr. Minaleshoa H Abye M.D1001 Leighton Ave Anniston AL 36207
- Miss Angela M Martin MD304 E 4th St Anniston AL 36207
- Dr. Ramarao Vullaganti M D1001 LEIGHTON AVE ANNISTON AL 36207
- Dr. Tatiana Bidikov MD1300 Leighton Ave Anniston AL 36207
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1701 SOUTH PELHAM ROAD JACKSONVILLE AL 36265