Lauren M Thompson MD
Pediatrician
179 Station Pl Suite 200 Hurricane WV, 25526About
Dr. Lauren Thompson is a pediatrician practicing in Hurricane, WV. Dr. Thompson is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Thompson 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. Thompson can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine 2012
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Pain
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