Dr. Chrystal de Freitas MD
Pediatrician
12395 El Camino Road Suite 315 San Diego California, 92130About
Dr. Chrystal Freitas is a pediatrician practicing in San Diego, California. Dr. Freitas is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Freitas 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. Freitas can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Mexico
University of Guadalajara School of Medicine
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1978
Board Certification
Pediatrics
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Dr. Chrystal de Freitas MD's Expert Contributions
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall...
Healthy body image and it's best friend, high self esteem, are hardest to find in teenage girls, but let's not forget that teenage boys and kids of all ages can potentially suffer from an unhealthy or distorted body image (not to mention adults). Your child's self-image isn't plain to see, so...
When is it the right time to talk to my daughter about sex?
Yes, for sure!! By age 14, your daughter may already know a lot more about the birds and bees than you imagine. Girls ages 9 - 11 need to start understanding the basic concepts associated with conception, birth, and safety. Talk to your daughter ASAP. All the best, Dr. de Freitas READ MORE
Treatments
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Ear Infection
- Contact Dermatitis
- Tonsillitis
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Croup
- Strep Throat
Internships
- Children's Hospital and Medical Center, University of Puerto Rico
What do you attribute your success to?
- Making the World a Better Place
Hobbies / Sports
- Weaving
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