Dr. Cristina Fernandez, MD
Pediatrician
2401 Gillham Street Suite 3820 Kansas City MO, 64108About
Dr. Cristina Fernandez is a pediatrician practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Fernandez is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Fernandez 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. Fernandez can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ Libre, Fac De Med, Cali, Colombia MD
A. M. Dogliotti College of Medicine 1989
Universidad Libre de Cali Programa de Medicina
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Awards
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Societ 2019 Creighton University
Treatments
- Asthma
- Obesity
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Malnutrition
- Tonsillitis
- Food Allergies
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