Dr. Prashanti Alekal M.D
Pediatrician
1190 Baker St 100 Costa Mesa CA, 92626About
Dr. Prashanti Alekal is a pediatrician practicing in Costa Mesa, CA. Dr. Alekal is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Alekal 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. Alekal can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Infectious Disease
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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