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Dr. Veronica Del rio MD
Pediatrician
Puerto Rico Medical Center Hospital Municipal De S San Juan PR, 00936About
Dr. Veronica Del rio is a pediatrician practicing in San Juan, PR. Dr. Del rio is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Del rio 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. Del rio can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Nearby Providers
- Margarita M. Martinez-Cruzado576 Calle Teniente Cesar Gonzalez San Juan Puerto Rico 00918
- Dr. Mary Mckay M.D.923 Ave. Corazon Guaynabo PR 00966
- Elizabeth RodriguezHospital Hima Caguas Caguas Puerto Rico 00725
- Dr. Jurila Hoxha M.D.URB. EL CONVENTO B37 SAN GERMAN PR 00683
- Dr. Leyda G Sanchez-ortiz M.D.UPR Medical Sciences Campus San Juan PR 00936
- Ms. Sheila Yvette Ramos M.D.Ave. Americo Miranda San Juan PR 00936
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AVENIDA AMERICO MIRANDA, ENTRADA PRINCIPAL CM RIO PIEDRAS PR 936UNIVERSITY PEDIATRIC HOSPITALl
PUERTO RICO MEDICAL CENTER IN RIO PIEDRAS SAN JUAN PR 935