Dr. Richard Silva M.D.
Pediatrician
1809 National Ave San Diego CA, 92113About
Dr. Richard Silva is a pediatrician practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Silva is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Silva diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Silva can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Stanford University School of Medicine 2011
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Asthma
- Obesity
- Allergies
- Learning Disabilities
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pain
- Stomach Flu
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