Dr. Dora M Alvarez M.D
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
234 E 149th St Pediatric Dpt. 4 A-2 Bronx NY, 10451About
Dr. Dora Alvarez practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Bronx, NY. Dr. Alvarez 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
Universidad Nacional De Trujillo 1976
Universidad Nacional de Trujillo Facultad de Medicina 1976
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Pulmonology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Epilepsy
- Concussion
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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