Dr. Jorge Antonio Sallent M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
500 Us Highway 1 West Palm Beach FL, 33403About
Dr. Jorge Sallent practices Pediatric Pulmonology in West Palm Beach, FL. Dr. Sallent 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
Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena (Unphu) MD
Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena (Unphu) 1978
Universidad Federico Henriquez y Carvajal (UFHEC) Facultad de Medicina 1979
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
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