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Dr. Melanie Yerger, MD

Pediatrics* Age 54
Dr. Melanie Yerger, MD
4.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Melanie Yerger, MD

Pediatrics* Age 54
Covington, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Melanie Yerger, MD is a Pediatrician in Covington, LA.
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Dr. Yerger graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine and completed a residency at Lsn/Chldrns Hospital. Dr. Melanie Yerger, MD is a Pediatrician in Covington, LA. Dr. Yerger currently practices at Pontchartrain Pediatrics and are affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. Dr. Yerger has experience treating conditions like Fever and Throat Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Yerger received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Yerger's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Yerger is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Locations

  1. 1 Pontchartrain Pediatrics
    4405 Highway 190 East Service Rd, Covington, LA 70433
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Experience and Background Check

Fever
Throat Pain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Fever
Throat Pain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Fever
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Throat Pain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Pharyngitis
Strep Throat
Tonsillitis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
ADHD and-or ADD
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaphylactic Food Allergies
Anaphylactic Peanut Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Asthma
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Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedwetting
Bird Flu
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Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Canker Sore
Cellulitis
Chickenpox
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Conduct Disorder
Contact Dermatitis
Cough
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Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diaper Rash
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dysentery
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Sprain
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Esophagitis
Fever-Induced Seizure
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Palpitations
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hives
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Hypercalcemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Impetigo
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Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Joint Pain
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Lice
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Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lymphangitis
Malaise and Fatigue
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Newborn Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osgood Schlatter Disease
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Polyuria
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Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Ringworm
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Scabies
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Scarlet Fever
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Swimmer's Ear
Swine Flu
Thrush
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Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Torticollis
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Warts
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Wheezing
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object

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Insurance Accepted

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Melanie Yerger, MD is a pediatrician in Covington, LA. She specializes in Pediatrics.
Biography
Specialties*
Pediatrics
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Lsn/Chldrns Hospital
    1999
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melanie Yerger, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Yerger's profile.

Dr. Melanie Yerger, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Melanie Yerger, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA

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