Dr. Rowena A Desouza M.D.
Surgeon | Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
1501 Kings Hwy Department Of Urolog Shreveport LA, 71103About
Dr. Rowena Desouza, MD--specialist in urology--currently sees patients in Houston, Texas. Dr. Desouza received her medical degree from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine (2003) and is licensed ...
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