Dr. Shana Alexander Crabtree MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
601 Childrens Ln Norfolk VA, 23507About
Dr. Shana Crabtree practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Crabtree 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 Louisville School of Medicine 2007
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Birth Defects
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
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