Dr. Carissa Sarah Cousins MD
Pediatrician
801 6th St S Saint Petersburg FL, 33701About
Dr. Carissa Cousins is a pediatrician practicing in Saint Petersburg, FL. Dr. Cousins is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Cousins 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. Cousins can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville Fl 1998
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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