Dr. Girish Sharma MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
1725 W Harrison St Suite 710 Chicago IL, 60612About
Dr. Girish Sharma practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Chicago, IL. Dr. Sharma 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
Kgs Med Coll- Univ Of Lucknow- Lucknow- Up- India 1975
King George's Medical University 1975
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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