
Dr. Ruben Pedraza M.D.
Hospitalist
600 Elizabeth St Corpus Christi TX, 78404About
Dr. Ruben Pedraza is a hospitalist practicing in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Pedraza specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Pedraza manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Pedraza works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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- Dr. Celia Michelle Zebrack M.D.3533 S ALAMEDA ST CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78411
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