Dr. Susanna R Burkhead MD
Pediatrician | Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
22201 Moross Rd 270 Grosse Pointe MI, 48236About
Dr. Susanna Burkhead is a pediatrician practicing in Grosse Pointe, MI. Dr. Burkhead is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Burkhead 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. Burkhead can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1988
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
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