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Dr. J. Christopher Meriwether MD
Pediatrician
1331 Bandera Hwy Suite 10 Kerrville TX, 78028About
Dr. J. Meriwether is a pediatrician practicing in Kerrville, TX. Dr. Meriwether is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Meriwether 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. Meriwether can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 1986
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1986
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Bronchitis
- Pain
Dr. J. Christopher Meriwether MD's Practice location
Practice At 1331 Bandera Hwy Suite 10
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Kathleen M Holland M. D.1436 Sidney Baker Kerrville TX 78028
- Dr. Teri Lynn Perryman MD513 Granada Place Kerrville TX 78028
Nearest Hospitals
PETERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
551 HILL COUNTRY DRIVE KERRVILLE TX 78028HILL COUNTRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCl
1020 SOUTH STATE HIGHWAY 16 FREDERICKSBURG TX 78624PETERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
551 HILL COUNTRY DRIVE KERRVILLE TX 78028HILL COUNTRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCl
1020 SOUTH STATE HIGHWAY 16 FREDERICKSBURG TX 78624