Dr. Suzanne Foster MD
Pediatrician
500 PATTERSON STREET LAFAYETTE LA, 70501About
Dr. Suzanne Foster is a pediatrician practicing in LAFAYETTE, LA. Dr. Foster is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Foster 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. Foster can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2006
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Allergies
- Fever
- Contact Dermatitis
- Pain
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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