Dr. Christopher Hug MD, PHD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
300 Longwood Ave Boston MA, 02115About
Dr. Christopher Hug practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Boston, MA. Dr. Hug 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1996
Washington University In St Louis School of Medicine,St Louis, Mo, United States 1996
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
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