Dr. Vasanthi Pugazhendhi M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
100 N Academy Ave Danville PA, 17822About
Dr. Vasanthi Pugazhendhi practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Danville, PA. Dr. Pugazhendhi 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
Madurai Med Coll- Madurai Univ- Madurai- Tn- India 1988
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Pulmonology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- 2004
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Allergies
- Sleep Disorders
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
Fellowships
- SUNY U. Hospital - Brooklyn, NY - Pediatric Pulmonology 2001
Dr. Vasanthi Pugazhendhi M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 100 N Academy Ave
100 N Academy Ave -Danville, PA 17822Get Direction
Geisinger Medical Center
109 Woodbine Ln -Danville, PA 17822Get Direction
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Nearest Hospitals
GEISINGER - BLOOMSBURG HOSPITALl
549 EAST FAIR STREET BLOOMSBURG PA 17815SUNBURY COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
350 NORTH 11TH STREET SUNBURY PA 17801