
Dr. Gerald Richard Freeman M.D.,PHD.
Pediatrician
208 Ana Dr Florence AL, 35630About
Dr. Gerald Freeman is a pediatrician practicing in Florence, AL. Dr. Freeman is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Freeman 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. Freeman can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Flu
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Croup
- Strep Throat
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Practice At 208 Ana Dr
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