Marissa Salazar Cantu M.D.
Pediatrician
2401 Gillham Rd Kansas City MO, 64108About
Dr. Marissa Cantu is a pediatrician practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Cantu is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Cantu 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. Cantu can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Pain
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