
Dr. Ernest Kelly MD
Pediatrician
3223 8th St Metairie LA, 70002About
Dr. Ernest Kelly is a pediatrician practicing in Metairie, LA. Dr. Kelly is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Kelly 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. Kelly can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Howard University Medical School MD
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- Dr. Alina Olteanu MD, PHD1430 Tulane Ave New Orleans LA 70112
- Dr. Thara Bala M.D.200 Henry Clay Ave New Orleans LA 70118
- Dr. Esteban Gershanik M.D., M.P.H.1303 Henry Clay Ave New Orleans LA 70118
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OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTERl
1516 JEFFERSON HWY NEW ORLEANS LA 70121CHRISTUS ST FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITALl
3330 MASONIC DRIVE ALEXANDRIA LA 71301