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Dr. Herrera has joined Riverside Medical Group - Pediatric Specialist in Bradley. –Photo submitted.
Riverside Expands Pediatric Specialists Team
Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome board-certified pediatrician Federico Herrera, MD, FAAP, who is accepting new patients in Bradley.
Dr. Herrera completed his Doctor of Medicine at Universidad del Salvador in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He then completed his pediatric residency at John H. Stroger Hospital in Chicago. In addition to his education, Dr. Herrera is board-certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Dr. Herrera is accepting new patients at Riverside Medical Group – Pediatric Specialists, Bradley, at 400 S. Kennedy Drive, Suite 900. To schedule an appointment, call 815-936-8963 or use the MyRiverside app.
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