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Maurina B. Galvez
Pediatrician
5140 North California Avenue Chicago Illinois, 60625About
Maurina B. Galvez, MD, is a Pediatrician who runs a private medical practice. Dr. Galvez graduated from the University of Santo Tomas in 1965, completed her residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and her internship at Veterans Memorial Hospital in the Philippines. Dr. Galvez also completed a Fellowship at the University of Illinois School of Medicine. She is affiliated with the Swedish Covenant Hospital and is a member of the Philippines Medical Association.
Education and Training
University Of Santo Tomas
Board Certification
Pediatrics
Pediatric Nephrology
Provider Details
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Maurina B. Galvez's Expert Contributions
My daughter has dark circles under her eyes and she is just 3 years old. Why is this happening?
First thing to consider, does she have allergies? READ MORE
Is it safe to give antibiotics to a baby for a cough?
Antibiotics are only effective for cough caused by a bacterial infection. There are many other causes of cough in a baby. It would be best to dtermine the probable cause of the cough before starting on antibiotics. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- Veterans Memorial Hospital
Fellowships
- University Of Illinois College of Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- Philippines Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard Work
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Moyeed Akhtar M.D.5140 N California Ave Chicago IL 60625
- Dr. Sonia Antony M.D.5140 N California Ave Chicago IL 60625
- Dr. Sabrina My Lin MD5026 N Lawndale Ave Chicago IL 60625
- Dr. Meera Singh M.D.2645 W Lawrence Ave Chicago IL 60625
- Dr. Zaki A Siddiqui M.D.2501 W Lawrence Ave Chicago IL 60625
- Dr. Maurina B Galvez MD5140 N California Ave Chicago IL 60625
Nearest Hospitals
METHODIST HOSPITAL OF CHICAGOl
5025 N PAULINA STREET CHICAGO IL 60640