Dr. Elizabeth A. Bacon D.O.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
1200 Pleasant St Des Moines IA, 50309About
Dr. Elizabeth Bacon practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Dayton, OH. Dr. Bacon 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 Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences / College of Osteopathic Medicine 2004
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 2005
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
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