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Dr. Ricardo R Flores MD

Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology

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1400 EAST CHURCH STREET SANTA MARIA CA, 93454
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Dr. Ricardo Flores practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Flores treats children who have breathing problems, or a problem with his or her lungs. Pediatric pulmonologists often treat children with chronic cough, difficulty breathing, recurring pneumonia, asthma, cystic fibrosis, apnea, chronic lung disease in premature infants, noisy breathing, and conditions that require special equipment to monitor and/or help with breathing at home.

Education and Training

Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1984

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 34 years of experience

Dr. Ricardo R Flores MD's Practice location

Ricardo Flores, MD

1200 Pleasant St Pediatric Critical C -
Des Moines, IA 50309
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New patients: 515-241-5926
Fax: 515-241-5127
http://www.ihsdesmoines.org

1400 EAST CHURCH STREET -
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
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New patients: 805-739-3561
Fax: 805-739-3560

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