Dr. Pratibha Ashokkumar Patel M.D.
Pediatrician
2600 Redondo Ave Long Beach CA, 90806About
Dr. Pratibha Patel is a pediatrician practicing in Long Beach, CA. Dr. Patel is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Patel 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. Patel can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1973
Medical College Baroda 1970
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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