Jose R Ponte MD
Pediatrician | Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
401 Nw 42nd Ave Fort Lauderdale FL, 33317About
Dr. Jose Ponte is a pediatrician practicing in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dr. Ponte is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Ponte 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. Ponte can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine MD
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