Luis F. Apellaniz, M.D.   

Dr. Apellaniz received his Medical Degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine at San Juan in 1976.  His Internship and Residency training was at San Juan City Hospital from 1976 until 1979.  He became a Commissioned Officer of the National Health Service Corps from 1980 - 1985.  While there he served as the Pediatric Medical Director of the Loiza Health Center. In 1985, Dr. Apellaniz opened a private practice in Puerto Rico that continued until his move to Jennings in November 1990.  In January 1991, he opened another private practice, Jennings Pediatric Center.  He practiced until March 1999, when he joined the Children's Clinic.  He lives in Jennings and has two children.

Dr. Luis, as most people refer to him, spends his free time hunting, fishing, bowling or just being with his family.