Dr. Marvin Mata M.D.
Pediatrician | Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
211 4th St Alexandria LA, 71301About
Marvin Mata, MD, FAAP, is an established pediatrician working at Rapides Women's and Children's Hospital in Alexandria, LA. He features twenty years of experience in the field of pediatrics and specializes in pediatric critical care. Dr. Mata received his medical degree in 1993 at the University of the Philippines and is fellowship trained at the Children's Hospital of Michigan. He received board certification in pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics, is a professional member of the American Medical Association and the Society of Critical Care Medicine, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
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Fellowships
- Children's Hospital of Michigan
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, Society of Critical Care Medicine
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