Dr. Paul A. Caruso MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
1701 Lacey St Cape Girardeau MO, 63701About
Dr. Paul Caruso is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Cape Girardeau, MO. Dr. Caruso cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
Education and Training
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1994
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
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