Leonela Amelia Villegas M.D.
Pediatrician
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD PHILADELPHIA PA, 19104About
Dr. Leonela Villegas is a pediatrician practicing in PHILADELPHIA, PA. Dr. Villegas is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Villegas 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. Villegas can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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