Dr. Janet Lea Patterson MD
Pediatrician | Developmental ? Behavioral Pediatrics
301 N 8TH ST SPRINGFIELD IL, 62701About
Dr. Janet Patterson is a pediatrician practicing in Decatur, IL. Dr. Patterson is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Patterson 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. Patterson can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1982
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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