Mr. Craig T. Nakamura, M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
3820 Meadows Ln Las Vegas NV, 89107About
Dr. Craig Nakamura practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Nakamura 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 Hi John A Burns Sch of Med, Honolulu Hi 1993
University of Hawaii 1993
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Pulmonology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Acid Reflux
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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