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Dr. Marita Obenza M.D.
Pediatrician
11511 Veterans Memorial Dr 300 Suite 300 Houston TX, 77067About
Dr. Marita Obenza is a pediatrician practicing in Breaux Bridge, LA. Dr. Obenza is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Obenza 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. Obenza can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Gastroenteritis
- Head Lice
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Strep Throat
Dr. Marita Obenza M.D.'s Practice location
Marita Obenza, MD
1442 E Bridge St Bldg C -Breaux Bridge, LA 70517Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Imran Baig M.D.11511 Veterans Memorial Dr Houston TX 77067
- Dr. Heidi Schwarzwald MD700 N Sam Houston Pkwy W Houston TX 77067
- Dr. Stephanie A Marton M.D.700 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY W HOUSTON TX 77067
- Dr. Hai Nguyen M.D. P.A.11509 Veteran Memorial Houston TX 77067
- Dr. Vinh Lu Nguyen MD, PA-C11511 Veterans Memorial Dr Houston TX 77067
- Sara Eileen Curtis MD700 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY W HOUSTON TX 77067
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