Dr. Vivien R. Igra MD
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
1425 S Main St Walnut Creek CA, 94596About
Dr. Vivien Igra is an adolescent specialist practicing in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Igra works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Igra treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Adolescent Medicine
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