Dr. Justin Clark Brockbank MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
1250 E MARSHALL ST RICHMOND VA, 23298About
Dr. Justin Brockbank practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Cincinnati, OH. Dr. Brockbank 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
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 2007
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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