Dr. Sterling Wagner Simpson MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
2100 W Clinch Ave Suite 310 Knoxville TN, 37916About
Dr. Sterling Simpson practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Simpson 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.
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Pulmonology
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Fellowships
- Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Pediatric Pulmonology
- (Pediatric Pulmonology (Pediatrics)), CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES, CA 2004
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