Dr. Hildegardo Costa M.D.
Pediatrician
6900 N 10th street Suite #10 McAllen TX, 78504About
Dr. Hildegardo Costa is a pediatrician practicing in McAllen, TX. Dr. Costa is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Costa diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Costa can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ De Panama, Panama MD
UNIV DE PANAMA 1990
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Tonsillitis
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