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Dr. Jorge L. Alsina
Pediatrician
Dr. Jorge Alsina is a pediatrician practicing in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Alsina is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Alsina 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. Alsina can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Dr. Jorge L. Alsina
- HIALEAH, FL
- Costa Rica
- Accepting new patients
Normal Growth
As a pediatrician, a well child visit is an area that I really like and always get questions. Is my child growing well, how tall will he/she be? One way that we are able to answer...
Diaper rash or infection?
You need to see your pediatrician, for him to be able to look in to those lesions.
How do you massage a baby's stomach?
You don’t massage a baby stomach, you can apply a little bit of lotion very gently after bathing.
I have bloody urine?
You need to call your regular physician right away if you don’t have one, you should go to an Urgent Care.
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Do I have an STD?
If you are sexually active, most likely you have an STD, you need to see a doctor ASAP.
I have a swollen and bitten tongue?
You need to see your son's doctor
My daughter's 2 month follow-up?
Evaluation of her gross and fine motor development, weight gain, feeding your concerns and her vaccines.
Should you massage your baby's back every day?
Very gentle using a baby lotion you should massage your baby every day after bathing
What is causing dizziness?
You need to see a doctor ASAP.
Flu vaccine for healthy children- Why is it necessary?
Influenza is a very tricky disease, nobody can guarantee who can be complicated with this disease, does no matter if you are healthy the best policy is to get vaccinated every READ MORE
Influenza is a very tricky disease, nobody can guarantee who can be complicated with this disease, does no matter if you are healthy the best policy is to get vaccinated every year, and is true that you can get a mild like flu illness with the vaccine but this is showing your immune system is working also when you get your flu shot every year those symptoms tend to be less because your immune system has more information, please get your flu shot every year don’t be afraid will be the best for you and your son.
What does alkaline phosphatase indicate?
You need to contact your son's pediatrician as soon as possible.
My child is developmentally delayed?
I assume that he have been evaluated, and treatment recommended (speech therapy) so he can reach 100% if there are not any other medical condition that should be addressed.
Rectal prolapse?
I am sorry to tell you, I don't know what type of procedure they did, but the best treatment is still surgery.
Meningococcal meningitis vaccine?
They will receive the Men-B vaccine (there are two types). In my office, I use Bexsero, two doses one month apart, and will protect them against a very deadly and serious type READ MORE
They will receive the Men-B vaccine (there are two types). In my office, I use Bexsero, two doses one month apart, and will protect them against a very deadly and serious type of meningitis.
What is the best medicine for a child with a high fever?
Both medications are equally good, Tylenol or Morin, what is important is to give your child the correct dose and in the correct interval Tylenol every 4 hours and Morin every READ MORE
Both medications are equally good, Tylenol or Morin, what is important is to give your child the correct dose and in the correct interval Tylenol every 4 hours and Morin every 8 hours if fever.
What is the safest teething gel for babies?
I personally do not recommend any of those products, if the baby is really uncomfortable, Tylenol is a good option, also there is plenty of baby toys that you can place in the READ MORE
I personally do not recommend any of those products, if the baby is really uncomfortable, Tylenol is a good option, also there is plenty of baby toys that you can place in the fridge and offer to him to soothe his/her teething.
Athlete's foot cream?
Clotrimazole will be Ok, but you need to see your pediatrician because athletes foot is very rare in kids that age.
How do they test for bronchitis in toddlers?
There is no test for Bronchitis, this is a clinical diagnosis based in clinical symptoms, more common in adults with history of smoking.
How do I know if my baby has digestive problems?
Not gaining weight, stool always liquid, vomiting very often, a rash not associated with allergies.
Does rubbing your baby's belly help with gas?
You make him happy and you are interacting with him, but that does nothing with the gas in the belly.
I don’t know what to do?
You need to go urgently to either your doctor or an Urgent care but because your age you need an adult to be with you, your mother can provide a letter authorizing another person READ MORE
You need to go urgently to either your doctor or an Urgent care but because your age you need an adult to be with you, your mother can provide a letter authorizing another person of your family to take you there.
