Dr. Carmen Teresa Garcia M.D.
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
1611 NW 12th Ave Miami FL, 33136About
Dr. Carmen Garcia is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Garcia specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
Univ of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1986
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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