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Dr. Karen Hentschel-franks DO, Pulmonologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Karen Hentschel-franks DO

Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology

5/5(4)
9200 Pinecroft Suite 480 Spring TX, 77380
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5/5

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Dr. Karen Hentschel-franks practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Spring, TX. Dr. Hentschel-franks 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

New York College of Osteopathic Medicine / New York Institute of Technology 1996

College Of Osteopathic Med Medicine

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Sleep Medicine

DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD

Provider Details

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Dr. Karen Hentschel-franks DO's Practice location

Houston Fertility Institute - Woodlands

9200 Pinecroft Suite 480 -
Spring, TX 77380
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New patients: 281-681-0480, 281-681-0480
Fax: 281-681-9170

7703 FLOYD CURL DR -
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
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New patients: 210-257-1400
Fax: 210-257-1428

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Dr. Karen Hentschel-franks DO has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist (Pediatric) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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