Dr. Ruben Pedraza M.D.
Hospitalist
917 S PORT AVE CORPUS CHRISTI TX, 78405About
Dr. Ruben Pedraza is a hospitalist practicing in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Pedraza specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Pedraza manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Pedraza works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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