Dr. Anna Cook, MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
Massachusetts General Hospital 55 Fruit Street Boston MA, 02114About
Dr. Anna Cook practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Boston, MA. Dr. Cook 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 Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Joh 2008
University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Med 2008
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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