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Dr. Fernando Urrego, MD, MPH, is a pediatric pulmonologist based in San Mateo, CA, specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with a range of respiratory conditions, including asthma, cystic fibrosis, and chronic cough. He is dedicated to providing individualized care and improving patient outcomes through his research on health disparities and quality of care. Dr. Urrego earned his medical degree from Escuelade Medicina Juan N. Corpas in Bogotá, Colombia, and completed his residency in pediatrics at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, followed by a fellowship in pediatric pulmonology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. His commitment to patient care is complemented by his academic role as a professor and his involvement in various research initiatives aimed at enhancing pediatric health services. Generated from the website

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