Dr. Oscar H Purugganan MD, MPH
Pediatrician
Cham 3415 Bainbridge Aven Bronx NY, 10467About
Dr. Oscar Purugganan is a pediatrician practicing in Bronx, NY. Dr. Purugganan is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Purugganan 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. Purugganan can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ Of The Philippines- Coll Of Med- Manila- Philippines 1991
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jay R. Shayevitz M.D.111 E 210th St Bronx NY 10467
- Dr. Ruby Marshall Harmon Other3424 Kossuth Avenue Bronx NY 10467
- Dr. Angeline M Agregado MDMmc - Family Care Center Bronx NY 10467
- Dr. Rachel Sharon Gross M.D., M.S.3444 Kossuth Ave Bronx NY 10467
- Dr. Rita Ahuja M.D.3071 Perry Ave Bronx NY 10467
- Dr. Susan M Coupey MD3415 Bainbridge Ave Bronx NY 10467