Dr. John K Pfaff MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
1500 Cooper St Fort Worth TX, 76104About
Dr. John Pfaff practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Pfaff 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
Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1984
Texas A&M University, TX 1984
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP- Forensic Pathology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Asthma
- Birth Defects
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
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