Mekeisha Renae Pickens M.D.
Pediatrician
1090 9th Ave Sw Suite 100 Bessemer AL, 35022About
Dr. Mekeisha Pickens is a pediatrician practicing in Bessemer, AL. Dr. Pickens is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Pickens 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. Pickens can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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University of Alabama School of Medicine 2011
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