Dr. Heena Narendra Thakkar MD
Pediatrician
1740 W 27th St Suite 305 Houston TX, 77008About
Dr. Heena Thakkar is a pediatrician practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Thakkar is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Thakkar 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. Thakkar can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Seth G S Med College University Of Mumbai Mumbai Maharashtra India 1969
University of Mumbai, Topiwala National Medical College 1969
University of Mumbai, Topiwala National Medical College
Seth G.S. Medical College
Grant Government Medical College 1970
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Awards
- 2005-2009 Texas Super Doctors
Treatments
- Asthma
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Hernia
- Tonsillitis
- Umbilical Hernia
Fellowships
- Allegheny University Hospital 1975
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