17 Results forPediatric Pulmonologists near San Francisco, CA
Learn more about Pediatric Pulmonologists and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Pediatric Pulmonologists
A pediatric pulmonologist specializes in the medical care of infants, children and adolescents with diseases and conditions of the lungs. Pediatric pulmonologists diagnose and treat many respiratory diseases, including asthma, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, and lung and breathing conditions of premature infants. Pediatric pulmonologists are also experts in helping children to live better with chronic lung disease and in preventing permanent lung damage.
A pediatric pulmonologist typically:
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Evaluates a child’s medical history and educates the family about lung and respiratory health and disease prevention
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Performs physical exams that include evaluation of blood pressure, vital signs, and the health of the lungs and respiratory tract
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
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Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic diseases and conditions that affect the lungs and respiratory tract including cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, and underdeveloped lungs in premature infants
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Monitors conditions that increase the risk of permanent lung damage, including asthma and pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the arteries that bring blood to your lungs)
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Performs procedures including bronchoscopy and intubation with mechanical ventilation
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Provides direct care for lung and respiratory conditions in the office and in the hospital
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Works closely with your child’s pediatrician or family doctor and other specialists and members of your child’s healthcare team to provide optimal care
Pediatric pulmonologists may also be known by the following names: children’s lung doctor, pediatric lung specialist, pediatric lung doctor, and children’s lung specialist.
There are 17 specialists practicing Pediatric Pulmonology in San Francisco, CA with an overall average rating of 3.6 stars. There are 10 hospitals near San Francisco, CA with affiliated Pediatric Pulmonology specialists, including Ucsf Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford and John Muir Health – Walnut Creek Medical Center.
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Dr. Shehlanoor Huseni, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Pulmonology985 Atlantic Ave Ste 250Alameda, CA 945019.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Gwynne Church, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Pulmonology1600 Divisadero StSan Francisco, CA 941430.5 miles awayNeed a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Specialty: Pediatric Pulmonology3700 California St Ste B555San Francisco, CA 941180.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Eric Zee, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Pulmonology6121 Hollis St Ste 2Emeryville, CA 946089.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Clare Dimaunahan, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Pulmonology1800 Harrison St Fl 7THOakland, CA 946129.8 miles awayDr. Elizabeth Gibb, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Pulmonology1825 4th St Fl 6San Francisco, CA 941433.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. David Panek, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Pulmonology550 16th St Fl 4San Francisco, CA 941431.2 miles awayDr. Rachna Wadia, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Pulmonology1100 Van Ness Ave Fl 7San Francisco, CA 941091.3 miles awayDr. Manisha Newaskar, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Pulmonology6121 Hollis St Ste 2Emeryville, CA 946089.4 miles awayDr. Fatima Neemuchwala, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Pulmonology1825 4th StSan Francisco, CA 941433.0 miles awayDr. Kensho Iwanaga, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Pulmonology550 16th StSan Francisco, CA 941431.2 miles awayDr. Marilynn Chan, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Pulmonology550 16th St Fl 4San Francisco, CA 941583.0 miles awayDr. Ngoc Ly, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Pulmonology550 16th StSan Francisco, CA 941431.2 miles awayDr. Meghan McGarry, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Pulmonology521 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 941431.4 miles awayDr. Ryo Miyakawa, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Pulmonology550 16th StSan Francisco, CA 941583.0 miles awayDr. Ruth Siew, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Pulmonology1825 4th StSan Francisco, CA 941433.0 miles awayWilliam Scotton II, NP
Specialty: Pediatric Pulmonology2100 Powell St # 731Emeryville, CA 946088.9 miles away