Lucas Hoffman
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
4800 Sand Point Way Ne Seattle WA, 98105About
Dr. Lucas Hoffman practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Seattle, WA. Dr. Hoffman 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
Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1998
University of California 1998
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Birth Defects
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
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