Dr. Sandeep Puranik M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
4401 Penn Ave Aob Suite 3300 Pittsburgh PA, 15224About
Dr. Sandeep Puranik practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Puranik 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.
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