Dr. Maria Sifontes MD
Pediatrician
15920 S Rancho Sahuarita Blvd Suite 120 Sahuarita AZ, 85629About
Dr. Maria Sifontes is a pediatrician practicing in Sahuarita, AZ. Dr. Sifontes is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Sifontes 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. Sifontes can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr 1979
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Allergies
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
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