Dr. Deirdre Flynn Hester MD
Pediatrician
3551 Roger Brooke Dr Sammc General Pediat San Antonio TX, 78234About
Dr. Deirdre Hester is a pediatrician practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Hester is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Hester 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. Hester can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 1998
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1998
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