Dr. Elizabeth De la riva-velasco M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
19 Bradhurst Ave Suite 1400 Hawthorne NY, 10532About
Dr. Elizabeth De la riva-velasco practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Hawthorne, NY. Dr. De la riva-velasco 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
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 2003
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Pulmonology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Aspiration
- Down Syndrome
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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