Dr. Jeffrey C Benson MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
9000 W Wisconsin Ave Children's Hospital Milwaukee WI, 53226About
Dr. Jeffrey Benson practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Milwaukee, WI. Dr. Benson 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
Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il 1996
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Birth Defects
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
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