Dr. Lida Mohtasham M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
34th & Civic Center Blvd Children's Hospital Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Lida Mohtasham practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Mohtasham 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
West Virginia University School of Medicine 2007
Medical Center Of Iran 1992
Qazvin University of Medical Sciences 1991
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences 1990
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Aspiration
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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