Dr. Farooq Mirza M.D.
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
333 N Santa Rosa Ave Christus Santa Rosa San Antonio TX, 78207About
Dr. Farooq Mirza is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Mirza specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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