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Christina Leigh Howard MD

Pediatrician | Child Abuse Pediatrics

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY LEXINGTON KY, 40536

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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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LEXINGTON, KY 40536
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SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITALl

ONE SAINT JOSEPH DRIVE LEXINGTON KY 40504

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UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY HOSPITALl

800 ROSE STREET LEXINGTON KY 40536

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BAPTIST HEALTH LEXINGTONl

1740 NICHOLASVILLE ROAD LEXINGTON KY 40503

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