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Jason Hefner, MD, a pediatrician with Piedmont Physicians Group, offers tips for how to choose the right doctor for your family as well as how to make the most ...
Jason Hefner, M.D.
For first-time parents, having a baby can be one of the most exciting – and challenging – times in their lives. To make the transition into parenthood as smooth as possible, enlist the help of your pediatrician. <anchor>Jason Hefner, M.D.</anchor>, a pediatrician with Piedmont Physicians Group, offers tips for how to choose the right doctor for your family as well as how to make the most of your office visits.
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