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Dr. Gideon Mecum, MD

Pediatrics*
3.7 (3)
Map Pin Small Corpus Christi, TX
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18 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Gideon Mecum, MD

Dr. Gideon Mecum, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Corpus Christi, TX. They specialize in Pediatrics, has 18 years of experience, and is board certified in Pediatrics. They graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and is affiliated with Adventhealth Orlando and Driscoll Childrens Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Mecum an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Mecum works at Practice in Corpus Christi, TX with other offices in Virginia, MN and Fayetteville, AR. They frequently treat conditions like Constipation along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Mecum's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Driscoll Children's Hospital
    3533 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (361) 694-5100
  2. 2
    Essentia Health-virginia
    901 9th St N, Virginia, MN 55792 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 742-8602
  3. 3
    Washington Regional Medical Center
    3215 N Northhills Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72703 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (479) 463-7102

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  • Adventhealth Orlando
  • Driscoll Childrens Hospital

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    Specialties*
    • Pediatrics

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    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1710106042
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Pediatrics
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    Dr. Mecum accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    Dr. Mecum has seen patients for Constipation, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Mecum on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Mecum. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Mecum.

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