Dr. Andrea J Houfek MD
Pediatrician
755 E Mcdowell Rd Phoenix AZ, 85006About
Andrea Houfek, M.D., is the medical director for urgent and pediatric practice groups at Cigna Medical Group. She is responsible for development, management and leadership of all aspects of the urgent ...
Education and Training
Univ of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1984
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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