Dr. Steven O Lestrud MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
2300 N Childrens Plz Childrens Memorial H Chicago IL, 60614About
Dr. Steven Lestrud practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Chicago, IL. Dr. Lestrud 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
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1989
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- 1998
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Pulmonary Hypertension, Mechanical Ventilation, Intensive Care And More
Fellowships
- Children's Memorial Hospital 1995
- Northwestern McGaw/Children's Memorial Hospital, Pediatrics Pulmonology 1999
- Northwestern McGaw/Children's Memorial Hospital, Pediatrics Critical Care Medicine 1995
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