Dr. Elsa Fernandez MD
Pediatrician
Uci Medical Center 101 The City Drive S Orange CA, 92868About
Dr. Elsa Fernandez is a pediatrician practicing in Orange, CA. Dr. Fernandez is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Fernandez 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. Fernandez can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ De Buenos Aires- Fac De Med- Buenos Aires- Argentina 1967
Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas 1967
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Treatments
- General Care
Professional Memberships
- Member MemorialCare Physician Society
Experience & Accolades
- Member1 YEAR
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