Dr. Laura B Gaffney MD
Pediatrician
3131 N Mcmullen Booth Rd Clearwater FL, 33761About
Dr. Laura Gaffney is a pediatrician practicing in Clearwater, FL. Dr. Gaffney is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Gaffney 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. Gaffney can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1993
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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