Dr. Meyer Kattan M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
1 Gustave L Levy Pl Box 1200 New York NY, 10029About
Dr. Meyer Kattan practices Pediatric Pulmonology in New York, NY. Dr. Kattan 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
Mc Gill Univ- Fac Of Med- Montreal- Que- Canada 1973
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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