Dr. Lea Bonifacio Penales MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
2520 Bert Kouns Loop Suite 215 Shreveport LA, 71118Rating
5/5
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Dr. Lea Penales is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Penales cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
Education and Training
Univ of The City of Manila, Coll of Med, Intramuros, Manila 1993
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