Dr. Linda Maddalena Colombini M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
8110 Birmingham Way San Diego CA, 92123About
Dr. Linda Colombini practices Pediatric Pulmonology in San Diego, CA. Dr. Colombini 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
Mc Gill Univ- Fac Of Med- Montreal- Que- Canada 1990
McGill University Faculty of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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