Dr. David Ricker MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
316 Martin Luther King Jr Way #212 Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. David Ricker practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Ricker 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
Univ of Az Coll of Med, Tucson Az 1984
University of Arizona College of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Cerebral Palsy
- Sleep Disorders
- Down Syndrome
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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