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Dr. Peter Vasconcellos DO
Family Practitioner
7121 S Padre Island Dr Suite 300 Corpus Christi TX, 78412About
Dr. Peter Vasconcellos is a family practitioner practicing in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Vasconcellos specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Vasconcellos possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1997
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1997
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Hiatal Hernia
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Diverticulosis
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Peter Vasconcellos DO's Practice location
Practice At 7121 S Padre Island Dr Suite 300
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- Dr. Stephen H. Barth M.D.4254 S ALAMEDA ST CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78412
- Dr. Lorraine S Stehn DO201 W WILSON AVE ARANSAS PASS TX 78336
- Dr. William Flores MD2634 Gollihar Rd Corpus Christi TX 78415
- Dr. Ronald W. Bowen D.O.5656 S Staples St Corpus Christi TX 78411
- Dr. Juan Francisco Castro M.D.2222 Morgan Ave Corpus Christi TX 78405
Nearest Hospitals
CORPUS CHRISTI MEDICAL CENTER,THEl
7101 S PADRE ISLAND DR CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78412SOUTH TEXAS SURGICAL HOSPITALl
6130 PARKWAY DRIVE CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78414DRISCOLL CHILDRENS HOSPITALl
3533 S ALAMEDA BOX 6530 CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78411