Dr. Estella Maria Escobar MD
Pediatrician
45 DIMOCK ST ROXBURY MA, 02119About
Dr. Estella Escobar is a pediatrician practicing in Wayland, MA. Dr. Escobar is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Escobar 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. Escobar can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Pontificia Univ of Bolivariana Fac of Med Medellin MD
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
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