Dr. Santiago Enrique Encalada, MD
Pediatrician
3533 S Alameda St Corpus Christi TX, 78411About
Dr. Santiago Encalada is a pediatrician practicing in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Encalada is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Encalada 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. Encalada can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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