Dr. Michael Jay Fields M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
2730 A Prosperity Avenue Fairfax VA, 22031About
Dr. Michael Fields practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Fairfax, VA. Dr. Fields 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.
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Treatments
- Lung Problems, Asthma
Fellowships
- Pediatric Pulmonology, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD USA 2006
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 2006
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