Dr. William Lee Smits M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
7230 Engle Rd Suite 300 Fort Wayne IN, 46804Rating
4/5
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Dr. William Smits practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Fort Wayne, IN. Dr. Smits 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 Hi John A Burns Sch of Med, Honolulu Hi 1989
University of Hawaii 1989
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Bronchiectasis
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Immunodeficiency
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Practice At 7230 Engle Rd Suite 300
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