Dr. Maria Charisse Lachica MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
2401 Gillham Rd Kansas City MO, 64108About
Dr. Maria Lachica is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Lachica cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
Education and Training
University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- 1996
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Birth Defects
Fellowships
- Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine, University of Toronto, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine, University of Alberta, Royal Alexandra Hospital & Stollery Children's Health Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Neonatal Perinatal Medicine - (Unknown)
- Neonatology Hospital for Sick Children, Royal Alexandra Hospital
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