Dr. Carrie K. Barker M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
988102 Nebraska Medical Ctr Omaha NE, 68198About
Dr. Carrie Barker practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Omaha, NE. Dr. Barker 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 Iowa Medical School
University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 2005
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 2005
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Birth Defects
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pneumonia
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
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