Dr. Diane Africk MD
Pediatrician
1315 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans LA, 70121About
Dr. Diane Africk is a pediatrician practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Africk is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Africk 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. Africk can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Tulane University School of Medicine 1980
Provider Details
Treatments
- Headaches
- Cerebral Palsy
- Epilepsy
- Learning Disabilities
- Birth Defects
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