Dr. Oscar Newton Lightner MD
Family Practitioner
5402 S STAPLES ST CORPUS CHRISTI TX, 78411About
Dr. Oscar Lightner is a family practitioner practicing in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX. Dr. Lightner specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Lightner possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ De Monterrey- Fac De Med- Monterrey- Nuevo Leon- Mexico 1978
Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superies de Monterrey
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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