
Dr. Prabhavathi Gummalla M.D
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
451 CLARKSON AVE BROOKLYN NY, 11203About
Dr. Prabhavathi Gummalla practices Pediatric Pulmonology in BROOKLYN, NY. Dr. Gummalla 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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- Dr. Mary E. Cataletto M.D.120 Mineola Boulevard Mineola New York 11501
- Dr. Patricia A Walker MD350 E 17th St New York NY 10003
- Dr. Robert Giusti MD25 Schermerhorn St Brooklyn NY 11201
- Dr. Rajeev Bhatia MD4802 10th Ave Brooklyn NY 11219
- Dr. Elizabeth Kajunski Fiorino MD160 E 32nd St New York NY 10016
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KINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL CENTERl
451 CLARKSON AVENUE BROOKLYN NY 11203