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Dr. Africa S. So, MD
- 100 East Valencia Mesa Drive Suite 100
- Fullerton,
- California
- 92835
Specialties
- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
- Pediatrics
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Dr. Chetan Patel, MD
- 9300 Valley Children's Place
- Madera,
- California
- 93638
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- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
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Dr. Shahid Kamran, MD
- 455 South Main Street
- Orange,
- California
- 92868
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- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
- Pediatrics
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Dr. Dilip C. Patel, MD
- 455 South Main Street
- Orange,
- California
- 92868
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- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
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Fullerton Information
Fullerton, California is home to 4 practicing neonatal-perinatal medicine doctors who have offices in 1 county and the zip code of 92835.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Fullerton has a population of 132,787, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 neonatal-perinatal medicine doctor for every 33,196 residents.
California Information
California’s population is 36,142,137, and it is America’s third largest and most populous state. It also claims the highest and lowest altitudes in the lower 48 states. The lowest point in the country, Death Valley, is also home to the nation’s highest recorded temperature, 134 degrees. Tourists flock to this state for its many outdoor activities and attractions, including Universal Studios, Disneyland, Rodeo Drive shopping, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, wine country tours, and California’s numerous beaches and parks. Los Angeles is the nation’s second largest city, but California’s capital is Sacramento. The giant sequoias in California’s forests are among the oldest living things in the world, and a redwood in the Redwood National Park is said to be the world’s tallest tree, at 365 feet. California achieved statehood in 1850, and was named the Golden State after the beginning of the Gold Rush in 1848.
According to 2005 Census estimates, California has a population of 36,132,147. Of this population, 9,308,563 are under the age of 18 and 3,827,038 are at or above the age of 65.
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Information
Description
Neonatal-perinatal medicine deals with the diseases and disorders of the newborn. Perinatal refers to the time just before and just after birth, while neonatal refers to the time after the baby is born. A neonatal-perinatal physician has special training, knowledge and skills to treat illness and premature birth of infants. The neonatal or perinatal physician specialist may be a pediatrician, and may consult with an obstetrician to help with a patient who has a higher-than-normal risk for pregnancy complications. The neonatal physician’s level of expertise is in patient care and improving the health of newborns.
