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Dr. Melanie Yerger, MD

Dr. Melanie Yerger, MD

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Overview of Dr. Melanie Yerger, MD

Dr. Melanie Yerger, MD is a Pediatrician in Covington, LA. Dr. Yerger, completed a residency at Lsn/Chldrns Hospital.

Dr. Yerger works at Pontchartrain Pediatrics LLC in Covington, LA. Dr. Yerger frequently treats conditions like Fever and Throat Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Yerger is accepting new patients and accept UnitedHealthCare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and Aetna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Yerger's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Pontchartrain Pediatrics LLC
    4405 Highway 190 East Service Rd, Covington, LA 70433 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 893-8505

Hospital Affiliations

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  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

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Fever
Throat Pain
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Fever
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Throat Pain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Immunization Administration
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Strep Throat
Pharyngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Laryngitis
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
Chest Wall Deformity
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
Dysmenorrhea
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
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)
Mononucleosis
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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Swine Flu
Thrush
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Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
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
Wellness Examination
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    About Dr. Melanie Yerger, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pediatrics

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    Specialties*
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1811065998
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Lsn/Chldrns Hospital
    Residency
    Board Certifications
    • Pediatrics
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Melanie Yerger, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Yerger is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Yerger has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Yerger works at Pontchartrain Pediatrics LLC in Covington, LA. View the full address on Dr. Yerger’s profile.

    Dr. Yerger has seen patients for Fever and Throat Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Yerger on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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