Dr. Fernando Rafael Medina carbonell M.D.
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
1465 S GRAND BLVD SAINT LOUIS MO, 63104About
Dr. Fernando Medina carbonell is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in SAINT LOUIS, MO. Dr. Medina carbonell specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
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