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Dr. Richard A. Plessala M.D.
Pediatrician
3201 Kirby Dr Suite 500 Houston TX, 77098About
Dr. Richard Plessala is a pediatrician practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Plessala is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Plessala 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. Plessala can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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