
Dr. Sima K Ramratnam M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
4401 Penn Ave Suite 3300 Pittsburgh PA, 15224About
Dr. Sima Ramratnam practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Ramratnam 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. Steven Michael Snodgrass M.D.4401 Penn Ave Pittsburgh PA 15224
- Dr. Jonathan E Spahr M.D.3705 5th Ave Pittsburgh PA 15213
- Dr. James L Kreindler MD3705 5th Ave Pittsburgh PA 15213
- Dr. Erick Forno MD MPH1 Childrens Hospital Dr Pittsburgh PA 15224
- Dr. Daniel J Weiner MD200 Lothrop St Pittsburgh PA 15213
- Dr. Luigi R Garibaldi MD4404 Penn Ave Pittsburgh PA 15224
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