Dr. Daiva E Parakininkas MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
Children's Hospital Of Wisconsin 9000 West Wisconsin Milwaukee WI, 53226About
Dr. Daiva Parakininkas practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Milwaukee, WI. Dr. Parakininkas 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 Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1995
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
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