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Shannon T. Hicks MD
Pediatrician
2302 PARKLAKE DR NE ATLANTA GA, 30345About
Dr. Shannon Hicks is a pediatrician practicing in ATLANTA, GA. Dr. Hicks is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Hicks 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. Hicks can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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- Dr. Eve Oster Wexler MD2244 HENDERSON MILL RD NE STE 108 ATLANTA GA 30345
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1405 CLIFTON ROAD, NE ATLANTA GA 30322