Dr. Nayda Betancourt MD
Pediatrician
University Pediatric Hospital San Juan PR, 00936About
Dr. Nayda Betancourt is a pediatrician practicing in San Juan, PR. Dr. Betancourt is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Betancourt 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. Betancourt can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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