Dr. Alma Rosa Serna MD
Pediatrician
455 E Columbia St Suite 201 Long Beach CA, 90806About
Dr. Alma Serna is a pediatrician practicing in Long Beach, CA. Dr. Serna is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Serna 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. Serna can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of California 2004
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Diarrhea
- Pneumonia
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
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