Dr. Baha'uddin Al-shawwa MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
702 Barnhill Dr Roc 4270 Indianapolis IN, 46202About
Dr. Baha'uddin Al-shawwa practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Al-shawwa 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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