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Astrid Compton
Pediatrician
7100 U S Highway 98 St 140 Hattiesburg MS, 39402-8557About
Dr. Astrid Compton is a pediatrician practicing in Hattiesburg, MS. Dr. Compton is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Compton diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, and teenagers. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Compton can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of pediatric patients.
Education and Training
Tulane Medical School MD 2008
University of Tennessee Pediatrician 2011
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
Provider Details
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics, Mississippi Chapter
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Susan Lynn Robbins MD4210 LINCOLN RD. HATTIESBURG MS 39402
- Dr. Matthew C Whittington MD4210 LINCOLN RD. HATTIESBURG MS 39402
- Dr. John Wells Gaudet MD39 Franklin Rd Hattiesburg MS 39402
- Dr. William Brent Bowling M.D.1101 S 28th Ave Hattiesburg MS 39402
- Dr. Charlene Bell Broome M.D.6414 U S HIGHWAY 98 HATTIESBURG MS 39402
- Dr. Megan Harvey MD4210 LINCOLN RD HATTIESBURG MS 39402
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5001 W HARDY ST HATTIESBURG MS 39402