Dr. Scott G Burks MD
Pediatrician
1101 South 28th Avenue Hattiesburg MS, 39401About
Dr. Scott Burks is a pediatrician practicing in Hattiesburg, MS. Dr. Burks is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Burks 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. Burks can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx 1991
University Of Texas Medical School at Houston 1991
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Rash
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