
Dr. Karen Burgess M.D.
Pediatrician
850 5th Ave E Tuscaloosa AL, 35401About
Dr. Karen Burgess is a pediatrician practicing in Tuscaloosa, AL. Dr. Burgess is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Burgess 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. Burgess can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Practice At 850 5th Ave E
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Bruce A Petitt M.D.1060 Fairfax Park Tuscaloosa AL 35406
- Dr. Elizabeth Cockrum M.D.850 5th Ave E Tuscaloosa AL 35401
- Dr. Michelle Murphree Parchman M. D.657 Helen Keller Blvd Tuscaloosa AL 35404
- Dr. Mary Allison Cunningham M.D.657 Helen Keller Blvd Tuscaloosa AL 35404
- Dr. Brian Scott Gannon MD850 PETER BRYCE BLVD TUSCALOOSA AL 35401
- Dr. Thomas C Farmer M.D.657 Helen Keller Blvd Tuscaloosa AL 35404
Nearest Hospitals
D C H REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
809 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD EAST TUSCALOOSA AL 35401D C H REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
809 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD EAST TUSCALOOSA AL 35401