Dr. Javier Gelvez MD
Pediatrician | Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
801 7th Ave Fort Worth TX, 76104About
Dr. Javier Gelvez is a pediatrician practicing in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Gelvez is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Gelvez 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. Gelvez can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ Indust Santander- Div De Cien De La Salud- Bucaramanga- Colombia 1990
Industrial University Of Santander Medicine
Universidad Industrial de Santander Escuela de Medicina 1990
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Pain
Professional Memberships
- Staff STAFF PRIV/COOK CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - FORT WORTH, TX
- Member SCCM
- Member AAP
- Member Cook Children's Physician Network
Fellowships
- PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, Miami/Children's Hospital, Miami, FL 1998
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