Dr. Valentine Chukwuma Ugwu MD
Family Practitioner | Adult Medicine
151 Medical Dr Pearsall TX, 78061About
Dr. Valentine Ugwu is a family practitioner practicing in Pearsall, TX. Dr. Ugwu specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Ugwu possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Nnamdi Azikiwe University College of Health Sciences 1997
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Fever
- Pregnancy
- Learning Disabilities
- Impetigo
- Flu
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Scabies
- Stomach Flu
- Nearsightedness
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