Dr. Laurie Varlotta M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
3601 A St Suite 2215 Philadelphia PA, 19134About
Dr. Laurie Varlotta practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Varlotta 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
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1985
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Pulmonology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Scoliosis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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