Mr. Francis J Torres-aguiar MD
Pediatrician
Jardines Fagot #T-1 Calle 15 Ponce PR, 00731About
Dr. Francis Torres-aguiar is a pediatrician practicing in Ponce, PR. Dr. Torres-aguiar is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Torres-aguiar 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-aguiar can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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