Dr. Kristy Ruthann Bybee DO
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
2401 S 31st St Temple TX, 76508About
Dr. Kristy Bybee is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Lewisville, TX. Dr. Bybee specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine 2008
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Fever
- Epilepsy
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Malnutrition
- Cellulitis
- Meningitis
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