Dr. Tanya M Martinez-fernandez M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
1935 Medical District Dr Dallas TX, 75235About
Dr. Tanya Martinez-fernandez practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Dallas, TX. Dr. Martinez-fernandez 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
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Awards
- 1996 Alpha Omega Alpha
- 2002 Clinical Research Grant from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Project
Treatments
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- Member American Thoracic Society
Fellowships
- PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY, INDIANA UNIVERSITY RILEY HOSPITAL, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 2000
- Indiana Sch. of Med.-Riley Hospital for Children, Pediatric Pulmonology 2003
- Indiana Sch. of Med.-Riley Hospital for Children, Pediatric Pulmonology 2004
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