Dr. Joseph Edward Chavez M.D
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
1501 W 11th Pl Suite 205 Big Spring TX, 79720About
Dr. Joseph Chavez is an adolescent specialist practicing in Big Spring, TX. Dr. Chavez works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Chavez treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
University of New Mexico / Main Campus 1993
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1995
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Fever
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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