Dr. Gwen Canarias Fuentes M.D.
Pediatrician
919 15th Ave Nw Ardmore OK, 73401About
Dr. Gwen Fuentes is a pediatrician practicing in Ardmore, OK. Dr. Fuentes is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Fuentes 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. Fuentes can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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- Pain
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