Dr. Nydia E. Santiago-colon MD?

Dr. Nydia E. Santiago-colon MD

Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine

Carr. 135, Km. 64.2 Castaner PR, 00631 Show map

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Dr. Nydia Santiago-colon is an adolescent specialist practicing in Castaner, PR. Dr. Santiago-colon 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. Santiago-colon 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

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Dr. Nydia E. Santiago-colon MD's Practice location

Dr. Nydia Santiago-colon, Md

Carr. 135, Km. 64.2 -
Castaner, PR 00631

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New patients: 787-829-5010

Fax: 787-829-2913

Mon:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tue:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wed:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thu:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Fri:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

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