Dr. Josefina Torres M.D.
Pediatrician
3609 Prosper Dr Corpus Christi TX, 78415About
Dr. Josefina Torres is a pediatrician practicing in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Torres is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Torres 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. Torres can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1979
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Ear Infection
- Scoliosis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Head Lice
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
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- Dr. Frederick McCurdy MD, PHD, MBA4525 Ayers St Corpus Christi TX 78415
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