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Dr. Ernesto Lira Jr, MD

Pediatrics*
3.0 (21)
Map Pin Small Corpus Christi, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Ernesto Lira Jr, MD

Dr. Ernesto Lira Jr, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Corpus Christi, TX. They graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon and is affiliated with Driscoll Childrens Hospital. Dr. Lira Jr, completed a residency at Driscoll Chldrns Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Lira Jr an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Lira Jr works at Practice in Corpus Christi, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Administrative Physical, Acute Upper Respiratory Infection, Speech and Language and Learning Disorders along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Lira Jr's Office Locations

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    4613 S Staples St Ste C-D, Corpus Christi, TX 78411 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (361) 851-0000

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  • Driscoll Childrens Hospital

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Administrative Physical
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Administrative Physical
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders

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Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
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Anaphylactic Food Allergies
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Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
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Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hair Loss
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Influenza (Flu)
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Laryngitis
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Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Muscle Cramping
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Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
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Newborn Dehydration
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Obesity
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
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Diabetes Counseling
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    Specialties*
    • Pediatrics

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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1063494003
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Driscoll Chldrns Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon
    Medical Education

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    Dr. Ernesto Lira Jr, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Lira Jr is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Lira Jr has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Lira Jr has seen patients for Administrative Physical, Acute Upper Respiratory Infection, Speech and Language and Learning Disorders, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lira Jr on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Lira Jr. The overall rating for this provider is 3.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lira Jr.

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