Dr. Christina Urena MD
Pediatrician
4279 Nw 88th Ave Fort Lauderdale FL, 33351About
Dr. Christina Urena is board-certified in pediatrics. She earned her medical degree from University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine in 1998 and completed her internship at Miami Children's Hos ...
Education and Training
Univ of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo 1998
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Professional Memberships
- Staff Staff Privi: Memorial Hospital Miramar, Miramar, FL
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