Mr. Ricardo Gomez M.D.
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
200 Henry Clay Avenue Neurosurgery Departm New Orleans LA, 70118About
Dr. Ricardo Gomez is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Gomez specializes in growth, puberty, diabetes or other disorders related to hormones that produce certain conditions in children and growing young adults. Pediatric endocrinologists possess copious knowledge on hormone chemicals and how they can affect other parts of the body and their functions.
Education and Training
Pontificia Univ Javeriana, Fac De Med, Bogota, Colombia 1990
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogot· Facultad de Medicina 2000
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Endocrinology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Obesity
- Birth Defects
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Malnutrition
- Thyroiditis
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