Dr. Altagracia B Tolentino MD
Pediatrician
South Bronx Health Center 871 Prospect Avenue Bronx NY, 10459About
Dr. Altagracia Tolentino is a pediatrician practicing in Bronx, NY. Dr. Tolentino is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Tolentino 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. Tolentino can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1995
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Tonsillitis
- Nearsightedness
- Adjustment Disorder
- Strep Throat
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