Dr. Samson Cantu M.D.
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
1500 Cooper St Fort Worth TX, 76104About
Dr. Samson Cantu is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Cantu specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine 2005
Provider Details
Treatments
- Allergies
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Gastritis
- Malnutrition
- Pain
- Food Allergies
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