Dr. Richard Davis Shell MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
555 S 18th St Columbus OH, 43205About
Dr. Richard Shell practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Columbus, OH. Dr. Shell 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
Med Coll of Ohio, Toledo Oh 1993
The University of Toledo College of Medicine 1993
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pneumonia
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
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