Dr. Latresa Dawn Lang MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
1100 Lake Hearn Dr Ne Suite 450 Atlanta GA, 30342About
Dr. Latresa Lang practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Lang 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
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 2000
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 2000
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Birth Defects
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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