Dr. Rafael Vergara M.D.
Pediatrician
6042 Bolsa Ave Huntington Beach CA, 92647About
Dr. Rafael Vergara is a pediatrician practicing in Huntington Beach, CA. Dr. Vergara is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Vergara 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. Vergara can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Pontificia Univ Javeriana, Fac De Med, Bogota, Colombia 1989
Pontifical Xavierian University Medicine
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogot· Facultad de Medicina 1989
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Tonsillitis
- Plantar Wart
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
Professional Memberships
- Member MemorialCare Physician Society
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