Dr. Fortunato Perez-benavides MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
602 Indiana Ave Nicu, University Med Lubbock TX, 79415About
Dr. Fortunato Perez-benavides is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Lubbock, TX. Dr. Perez-benavides cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
Education and Training
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1980
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Heart Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Gas
- Meningitis
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