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Dr. Barbara West MD, Pulmonologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Barbara West MD

Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology

5/5(2)
6701 Fannin St Houston TX, 77030
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Dr. Barbara West practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Houston, TX. Dr. West treats children who have breathing problems, or a problem with his or her lungs. Pediatric pulmonologists often treat children with chronic cough, difficulty breathing, recurring pneumonia, asthma, cystic fibrosis, apnea, chronic lung disease in premature infants, noisy breathing, and conditions that require special equipment to monitor and/or help with breathing at home.

Education and Training

U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx 1986

University Of Texas Medical School at Houston 1973

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 32 years of experience

Treatments

  • Asthma
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)

Dr. Barbara West MD's Practice location

Practice At 6701 Fannin St

6701 Fannin St -
Houston, TX 77030
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New patients: 713-798-4433, 832-822-3555, 832-822-3300
Fax: 832-825-3308
http://www.bcm.edu/

Baylor College of Medicine

1504 Taub Loop -
Houston, TX 77030
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New patients: 713-873-5437

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Dr. Barbara West MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist (Pediatric) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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