Dr. Eliane Festa Eakin MD PHD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
1551 W Government St Brandon MS, 39042About
Dr. Eliane Eakin practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Brandon, MS. Dr. Eakin 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
Universidade Federal De Sao Paulo 1987
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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