Dr. Laura Patricia Diefendorf MD
Pediatrician
480 RUIN CREEK RD HENDERSON NC, 27536About
Dr. Laura Diefendorf is a pediatrician practicing in HENDERSON, NC. Dr. Diefendorf is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Diefendorf 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. Diefendorf can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Mechanical Engineering 2008
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anxiety
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Vascular Disease
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