Dr. William G. Perkins M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
17100 Euclid St. Picu Fountain Valley CA, 92708About
Dr. William Perkins practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Fountain Valley, CA. Dr. Perkins 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 Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1974
University of Wales in Great Britain 1974
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Cellulitis
Professional Memberships
- Member MemorialCare Physician Society
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