Dr. Marcelo Egea MD
Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology
3501 JOHNSON ST HOLLYWOOD FL, 33021About
Dr. Marcelo Egea is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in HOLLYWOOD, FL. Dr. Egea specializes in caring for fetuses, infants, children and adolescents with cardiovascular or cardiac abnormalities. Practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the scope of conditions cared for by pediatric cardiologists is large and includes congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, rhythm disturbances and hypertension.
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Treatments
- Asthma
- Heart Disease
- Epilepsy
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Meningitis
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