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Dr. Lea Penales, MD

Neonatal Medicine* Age 55
Dr. Lea Penales, MD
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Dr. Lea Penales, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Pediatrician in Shreveport, LA.
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Dr. Lea Penales, MD

Neonatal Medicine* Age 55
Shreveport, LA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Lea Penales, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Pediatrician in Shreveport, LA.

About

Dr. Penales graduated from Medical School - University of the City of Manila and completed a residency at Hospital Of Manila Medical Center. Dr. Lea Penales, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Pediatrician in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Penales currently practices at Willis Knighton Ark-La-Tex Neonatology and are affiliated with Willis-Knighton South & the Center for Women's Health. At present, Dr. Penales received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Penales' office accepts new patients. Dr. Penales is board certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Ark-La-Tex Neonatology
    2510 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71118
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 212-5416
  2. 2 Ark-La-Tex Neonatology
    2510 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71118
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 212-5391

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Jul 24, 2020
Super nice and knowledgeable. Explains everything very well. Super pleasant.
Lea Lee — Jul 24, 2020
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Specialties*
Neonatal Medicine
Pediatrics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical School - University of the City of Manila
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neonatology and Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Hospital Of Manila Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Hospital Of Manila Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lea Penales, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Penales' profile.

Dr. Lea Penales, MD is affiliated with Willis-Knighton South & the Center for Women's Health.

Yes, Dr. Lea Penales, MD holds board certification in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neonatology and Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Willis-Knighton South & the Center for Women's Health

    2510 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA