Dr. Michael Ray Powers MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd Portland OR, 97239About
Dr. Michael Powers practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Portland, OR. Dr. Powers 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
Or Hlth Sci Univ Sch of Med, Portland Or 1985
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine 1985
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pneumonia
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
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