Dr. Diego J. Alcala M.D
Pediatrician
75 Vives St Ponce PR, 00730About
Dr. Diego Alcala is a pediatrician practicing in Ponce, PR. Dr. Alcala is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Alcala 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. Alcala can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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