Dr. Leon L Chen M.D.
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
2500 West Loop S Suite 150 Houston TX, 77027About
Dr. Leon Chen is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Chen 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.
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