Judith A. Dodd, DNP, FNP-C

Child Abuse Pediatrician

Dr. Judith A. Dodd is a Child Abuse Pediatrician in New Orleans, LA with special training and skill in identifying and treating all forms of child abuse. As a Child Abuse Pediatrician, Judith A. Dodd, DNP, FNP-C performs patient evaluations with other psychiatric specialists and child protective agencies. Child Abuse Pediatrics is the diagnosis and treatment of all types of abuse in children and adolescents. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Child Abuse Pediatricians include child neglect, as well as physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Child Abuse Pediatricians include research and instruction, medical history analysis, diagnosis, reporting, and providing expert medical testimony.

A Child Abuse Pediatrician serves as a resource to children, families and communities by accurately diagnosing abuse; consulting with community agencies on child safety; providing expertise in courts of law; treating consequences of abuse and neglect; directing child abuse and neglect prevention programs and participating on multidisciplinary teams investigating; and managing child abuse cases.