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A pediatric surgeon is available for your questions and consultations: (361) 694-4700  

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Contact Information

P. Stephen Almond, MD - See also Pediatric Renal Transplant
Pediatric Surgeon

Mohammad Ali Emran, MD
Pediatric Surgeon

Jennifer Garza, MD - (956) 688-1280
Pediatric Surgeon

Ambrosio Hernandez, MD - (956) 688-1280
Pediatric Surgeon

Children's Surgical Services Main Office
3533 S. Alameda Furman Bldg, 3rd Floor
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Phone: 361-694-4700
Fax: (361) 694-4701
Hours: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

For appointments, assistance, and physician referrals in Corpus Christi:
Phone: (361) 694-4700 or
Toll Free Phone: (800) DCH-LOVE
Fax (361) 694-4701

For appointments, assistance, and physician referrals in Brownsville, Harlingen, McAllen, Laredo, or Victoria:
Toll Free Phone: (800) 525-TOTS or
Brownsville Fax: (956) 982-2445
McAllen Fax: (956) 668-7646
Harlingen Fax: (956) 412-3357

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