Hector Ocampo Pineda
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
4460 Chippewa St Saint Louis MO, 63116About
Dr. Hector Pineda practices Geriatric Medicine in Saint Louis, MO. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Pineda works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Manila Central Univ- Coll Of Med- Caloocan City- Manila- Philippines 1964
Manila Central University / College of Medicine 1964
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