Dr. Peter Desouza MD
Pediatrician
306 Union Ave Crescent City FL, 32112About
Dr. Peter Desouza is a pediatrician practicing in Crescent City, FL. Dr. Desouza is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Desouza 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. Desouza can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
U Mundial Dominicana (Umd)- Esc De Med (World Univ) (Closed ) 1988
Universidad Mundial Dominicana Escuela de Medicina 1988
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Impetigo
- Gastroenteritis
- Tonsillitis
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