Dr. Michael W. Cater, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician | Adolescent Medicine
13132 Newport Ave 100 Tustin CA, 92780About
CHOC Children's pediatrician Michael Cater, MD, attended medical school at Loma Linda University. He completed his internship and his residency training at the University of California, Irvine. He is ...
Education and Training
Loma Linda University School of Medicine 1969
Kharkov National Medical University
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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- Acne
- Asthma
- Warts
- Ear Infection
- Pneumonia
- Flu
- Laryngitis
- Pityriasis Rosea
- Stomach Flu
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