
Dr. Richard James Michael MD
Pediatrician
1455 E Bert Kouns Loop Shreveport LA, 71105About
Dr. Richard Michael is a pediatrician practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Michael is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Michael 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. Michael can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Practice At 1455 E Bert Kouns Loop
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Alfred W. Hathorn M.D.2120 Bert Kouns Loop Shreveport LA 71118
- Dr. Suyah M. Loud MD4140 HOLLYWOOD AVE SHREVEPORT LA 71109
- Dr. William D Parker M.D.7847 Youree Dr Shreveport LA 71105
- Dr. Charlotte A Brown MD1717 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport LA 71105
- Dr. Lynne F Holladay MD1717 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport LA 71105
- Dr. Hester Suh M.D.2709 MACKEY LN SHREVEPORT LA 71118
Nearest Hospitals
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDRENl
3100 SAMFORD AVENUE SHREVEPORT LA 71103SPECIALISTS HOSPITAL SHREVEPORTl
1500 LINE AVENUE SHREVEPORT LA 71101WILLIS KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTERl
2600 GREENWOOD ROAD SHREVEPORT LA 71103SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDRENl
3100 SAMFORD AVENUE SHREVEPORT LA 71103