Dr. Alfonso M Prado M.D.
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
4525 Gollihar Rd Corpus Christi TX, 78411About
Dr. Alfonso Prado is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Prado cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
Education and Training
Universidad Nacional De Trujillo 1966
Universidad Nacional de Trujillo Facultad de Medicina 1966
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Birth Defects
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