Dr. Demet Toprak M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
55 Fogg Rd Southshore Hospital South Weymouth MA, 02190About
Dr. Demet Toprak practices Pediatric Pulmonology in South Weymouth, MA. Dr. Toprak 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
Istanbul Universitesi 2009
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Birth Defects
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pneumonia
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
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