Dr. Julie Katkin MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
6701 Fannin St Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Julie Katkin practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Houston, TX. Dr. Katkin 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
Baylor College of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Treatments
- Lung Problems
- Anemia
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Congenital
- Birth Defects
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pneumonia
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
Fellowships
- Baylor College of Medicine, Pediatric Pulmonary 1992
- Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX Pediatric Pulmonary
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