Dr. Hugh Ratchford Black MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
8045 Providence Rd Suite 300 Charlotte NC, 28277About
Dr. Hugh Black practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Black 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
University of Virginia / Main Campus 1990
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
- Food Allergies
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