Dr. Richard F Villegas MD
Pediatrician
5808 W 110th St Leawood KS, 66211About
Dr. Richard Villegas is a pediatrician practicing in Leawood, KS. Dr. Villegas is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Villegas 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. Villegas can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 2010
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Ear Infection
- Constipation
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Croup
- Conjunctivitis
- Strep Throat
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