Dr. Sarat Chandra Susarla MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
902 Frostwood Dr 210 Houston TX, 77024Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
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Dr. Sarat Susarla practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Houston, TX. Dr. Susarla 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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Pediatric Pulmonology (Pediatrics)
Sleep Medicine (Pediatrics)
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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