Marina Armendariz, MD

Pediatrician

Dr. Marina Armendariz is a Pediatrician in Los Angeles, CA with special training and skill in diagnosing, preventing, and treating childhood illnesses. As a Pediatrician, Marina Armendariz, MD performs medical diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting young people from infants to teenagers. Pediatrics is a medical specialty focusing on children's health. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Pediatricians include ear, sinus, and throat infections, food allergies and intolerances, urinary tract infections, skin infections, bronchitis, diarrhea, vomiting, pinkeye, and skin rashes. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pediatricians include physical examinations, diagnosing childhood illnesses, administering vaccines, prescribing medication, providing education about childhood health, safety, and nutrition, and referring your child to specialists if necessary.

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Emergency Pediatrician

Dr. Marina Armendariz is an Emergency Pediatrician in Los Angeles, CA with special training and skill in diagnosing, treating, and preventing severe or life-threatening conditions in children and adolescents. As an Emergency Pediatrician, Marina Armendariz, MD performs in healthcare facilities like emergency rooms and pediatric urgent care centers. Emergency Pediatrics is a medical subspecialty that provides emergency medical attention for acute illnesses and injuries in children and adolescents. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Emergency Pediatricians include severe infections, allergic reactions, asthma attacks, overdoses, injuries, burns, seizures, and shock. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Emergency Pediatricians include imaging tests, mechanical ventilations, intubations, and splintings.

A pediatrician who has special qualifications to manage emergencies in infants and children.