
Dr. Wynton C Hoover M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
1600 7th Ave S Birmingham AL, 35233About
Dr. Wynton Hoover practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Hoover 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
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2000
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Pulmonology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Lung Problems
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
Fellowships
- Indiana University Medical Center 2004
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Nearest Hospitals
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1600 SEVENTH AVENUE SOUTH BIRMINGHAM AL 35233CALLAHAN EYE HOSPITALl
1720 UNIVERSITY BLVD BIRMINGHAM AL 35233