Dr. Wilfredo G Veloira M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
1417 S. Cliff Ave Ste, 010 Sioux Falls SD, 57105About
Dr. Wilfredo Veloira practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Veloira 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
De La Salle Univ - Dasmarinas, Phillippines 1994
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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