
Dr. John B Lafave MD
Pediatrician
15 Cleveland Ave Suite 14 Martinsville VA, 24112About
Dr. John Lafave is a pediatrician practicing in Martinsville, VA. Dr. Lafave is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Lafave 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. Lafave can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt 1961
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Sreenivas Dutt Gunturu M.D.1109 Brookdale Street Martinsville Virginia 24112
- Dr. Inger M. Law MD520 S. VAN BUREN RD. EDEN NC 27288
- Dr. David W Seamon MD15 Cleveland Ave Martinsville VA 24112
- Dr. Vivian eliza B Salvador D.O.520 S Van Buren Rd Eden NC 27288
- Dr. Mark C Bucy MD520 S Van Buren Rd Eden NC 27288
- Dr. Anne B King M.D.520 S Van Buren Rd Eden NC 27288
Nearest Hospitals
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF MARTINSVILLE & HENRY COUNTYl
320 HOSPITAL DRIVE MARTINSVILLE VA 24115CARILION FRANKLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
180 FLOYD AVENUE ROCKY MOUNT VA 24151