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Lea (Bonifacio) Penales, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, Shreveport, LA

LeaBonifacio(Bonifacio)PenalesMDLea Bonifacio Penales, MD., FAAP

Neonat/Perinatology Shreveport, LA

High Risk Infant Follow-Up, Neonatal Neurodevelopment, Neonatal Respiratory Failure & Lung Development

BC Pediatrics, BC Neonatology Associate Professor Pediatrics, Tulane University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    2510 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
    Shreveport, LA 71118
    Phone+1 318-212-5390
    Fax+1 318-212-5391

Summary

  • Dr. Lea Penales is a neonatologist in Shreveport, LA and is affiliated with Willis-Knighton Medical Center. She received her medical degree from University of the City of Manila College of Medicine and has been in practice 24 years. She specializes in high risk infant follow-up, neonatal neurodevelopment, and neonatal respiratory failure & lung development.

Education & Training

  • Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2002 - 2005
  • University of the City of Manila College of Medicine
    University of the City of Manila College of MedicineClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2013 - 2027
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2004 - 2015
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2002 - 2015
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2006 - 2013
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2002 - 2007
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships