Dr. James Corona

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Get to know Internist Dr. James Corona, who serves patients in Chico, California.

Dr. Corona is an internist who is currently serving patients at Enloe Medical Center in Chico, California. Enloe Medical Center is a 298-bed non-profit hospital with the mission of improving the quality of patients’ lives through patient-centered care. It is one of two Level II trauma centers north of Sacramento. It also houses the region’s only Level II neonatal intensive care unit and operates the FlightCare air ambulance service. Enloe’s comprehensive medical services include cardiac surgery and heart care, neurosurgery, orthopedics, total joint replacement, cancer care, maternity care, women’s services, and bariatrics.

Dr. Corona earned his medical degree from the Autonomous University of Baja California located in Mexico. He then went on to complete his residency at Cook County Hospital in Illinois.

Internal medicine or general medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being. 

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