
Dr. Kavita A Patel M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
3601 A St Philadelphia PA, 19134About
Dr. Kavita Patel practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Patel 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.
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