
Christina Leigh Howard MD
Pediatrician | Child Abuse Pediatrics
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY LEXINGTON KY, 40536About
Dr. Christina Howard is a pediatrician practicing in LEXINGTON, KY. Dr. Howard is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Howard 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. Howard can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Ann N. Quackenbush M.D.1162 Lexington Rd Georgetown KY 40324
- Dr. Kristy K. Menke M.D.1162 Lexington Rd Georgetown KY 40324
- Dr. Larry L Ertel M.D.1520 Boonesboro Rd Winchester KY 40391
- Dr. Michael Karl Kuduk M.D.800 ROSE ST # H405 LEXINGTON KY 40536
- Dr. Horace P. Hambrick M.D.1162 Lexington Rd Georgetown KY 40324
- Dr. Patricia D. Thompson M.D.630 Southpoint Dr Lexington KY 40515
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1740 NICHOLASVILLE ROAD LEXINGTON KY 40503