Health Tips - The Child Having Surgery

A pediatric surgeon is available for your questions and consultations: (361) 694-4700  

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American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

American Board of Surgery

American College of Surgeons

American Medical Association

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

My Trip to the Hospital Coloring Book - American Society of Anesthesiologists

National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, US Department of Health and Human Services

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

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Contact Information

P. Stephen Almond, MD - See also Pediatric Renal Transplant
Pediatric Surgeon

Mohammad Ali Emran, MD
Pediatric Surgeon

Jennifer Garza, MD - (956) 688-1280
Pediatric Surgeon

Ambrosio Hernandez, MD - (956) 688-1280
Pediatric Surgeon

Children's Surgical Services Main Office
3533 S. Alameda Furman Bldg, 3rd Floor
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Phone: 361-694-4700
Fax: (361) 694-4701
Hours: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

For appointments, assistance, and physician referrals in Corpus Christi:
Phone: (361) 694-4700 or
Toll Free Phone: (800) DCH-LOVE
Fax (361) 694-4701

For appointments, assistance, and physician referrals in Brownsville, Harlingen, McAllen, Laredo, or Victoria:
Toll Free Phone: (800) 525-TOTS or
Brownsville Fax: (956) 982-2445
McAllen Fax: (956) 668-7646
Harlingen Fax: (956) 412-3357

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