Dr. Rafael Antonio Fonseca MD
Pediatrician
301 University Blvd Rt 0526 Galveston TX, 77555About
Dr. Rafael Fonseca is an assistant professor in the Division of Neonatology. He received his medical degree from Instituto Tecnologico De Santo Domingo and completed his pediatric residency and neonat ...
Education and Training
Santo Domingo Institute of Technology
Instituto TecnolÛgico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud 2000
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Neonatology
- Anemia
- Birth Defects
Fellowships
- Neonatology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Grad 2010
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