
Ligia Maria Alfaro cruz M.D.
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
325 N STATE OF FRANKLIN RD JOHNSON CITY TN, 37604About
Dr. Ligia Alfaro cruz is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in JOHNSON CITY, TN. Dr. Alfaro cruz specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
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- Dr. Ayman Abdelwahab M.D.325 N State Of Franklin Rd Johnson City TN 37604
- Dr. Philip C. Bagnell MD325 N State Of Franklin Rd Johnson City TN 37604
- Dr. Anjali Malkani M.D.408 N STATE OF FRANKLIN RD JOHNSON CITY TN 37604
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