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Dr. Alfonso Vargas MD, Endocronologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Alfonso Vargas MD

Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology

Children's Hospital - Endocrinology 200 Henry Clay Avenu New Orleans LA, 70118

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Dr. Alfonso Vargas is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Vargas 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

The Flinders Univ Of So Australia- Sch Of Med- Bedford Park- Sa 2000

Univ Nac De Colombia, Fac De Med, Bogota, Colombia 1973

Universidad Nacional de Colombia Facultad de Medicina 1973

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Metabolic Syndrome

Dr. Alfonso Vargas MD's Practice location

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Children's Hospital - Endocrinology 200 Henry Clay Avenu -
New Orleans, LA 70118
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