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Dr. Alfreda Douglane Blackshear MD
Pediatrician
1215 Lee Avenue Tallahassee FL, 32303About
Dr. Alfreda Blackshear is a pediatrician practicing in Tallahassee, FL. Dr. Blackshear is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Blackshear 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. Blackshear can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Meharry Med Coll Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1977
Meharry Medical College 1977
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Bronchitis
- Flu
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Rash
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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Nearest Hospitals
CAPITAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
2626 CAPITAL MEDICAL BLVD TALLAHASSEE FL 32308