Dr. Pedro Velasquez MD
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
6063 Mt Moriah Rd Ext Suite 4 Memphis TN, 38115About
Dr. Pedro Velasquez is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Memphis, TN. Dr. Velasquez specializes in growth, puberty, diabetes or other disorders related to hormones that produce certain conditions in children and growing young adults. Pediatric endocrinologists possess copious knowledge on hormone chemicals and how they can affect other parts of the body and their functions.
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