Alvin Vishwanauth Singh M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
2401 Gillham Rd Kansas City MO, 64108About
Dr. Alvin Singh practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Singh 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
St. George's University School of Medicine
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Treatments
- Anemia
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
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