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Dr. Roberto Contreras, MD
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Dr. Roberto Contreras, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Long Beach, CA. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 17 years of experience. They graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Patients rated Dr. Contreras an average 5.0 star rating.
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Grab the Wheel Kids2880 Atlantic Ave Ste 110, Long Beach, CA 90806 Directions (562) 424-4404
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Lasalle Medical Associates685 Carnegie Dr Ste 230, San Bernardino, CA 92408 Directions (909) 890-0407
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Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Tremor
Trichomoniasis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Eczema
Vertigo
Viral Enteritis
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Wheezing
Yeast Infections
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Immunization Administration
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Pap Smear
Smoking Cessation Counseling
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
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Specialties*
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Years of Experience
- 17 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
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NPI Number
- 1316173404
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Medical Education
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