Dr. Esteban L. Bonfante MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
1504 Springhill Ave Suite 1430 Mobile AL, 36604About
Dr. Esteban Bonfante is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Mobile, AL. Dr. Bonfante specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
Education and Training
Universidad Anahuac Escuela De Medicina, Mexico MD
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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