Dr. Penny La ruth White MD
Pediatrician
115 N PARKSIDE AVE CHICAGO IL, 60644About
Dr. Penny White is a pediatrician practicing in Montgomery, AL. Dr. White is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. White 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. White can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1976
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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