Dr. Jonathan E Spahr M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
3705 5th Ave Children's Hospital Pittsburgh PA, 15213About
Dr. Jonathan Spahr practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Spahr 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.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Pulmonology
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