
Dr. Alan Kent Lassiter M.D.
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
10106 Raven Tree Dr Raleigh NC, 27617About
Dr. Alan Lassiter is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Raleigh, NC. Dr. Lassiter specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
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- Dr. Robert Truckner M.D.212 Ashville Ave Cary NC 27511
- Dr. Asha Soyini Payne MDDuke University Medical Center Durham NC 27710
- Dr. Cheryl Jackson MD101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill NC 27599
- Dr. Christine Mary Walsh-kelly M.D.101 Manning Drive Chapel Hill NC 27514
- Dr. Nicole Sammons Patterson M.D.101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill NC 27514
- Dr. Darla B Gallentine DO6402 Mccrimmon Pkwy Morrisville NC 27560
Nearest Hospitals
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710WAKEMED, CARY HOSPITALl
1900 KILDARE FARM ROAD CARY NC 27518