Rizwana N Popatia MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
505 E 70TH ST NEW YORK NY, 10021About
Dr. Rizwana Popatia practices Pediatric Pulmonology in NEW YORK, NY. Dr. Popatia 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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