Dr. Pedro Castaneda, Jr., MD
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
1003 Garfield St Laredo TX, 78040About
Dr. Pedro Castaneda, Jr is an adolescent specialist practicing in Laredo, TX. Dr. Castaneda, Jr works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Castaneda, Jr treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
Univ Auto De Nuevo Leon- Fac De Med- Monterrey- Nuevo Leon- Mexico 1972
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1972
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Anemia
- Gastroenteritis
- Tonsillitis
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