Dr. Frank Accurso MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
13123 E 16th Ave Aurora CO, 80045Rating
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Dr. Frank Accurso practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Aurora, CO. Dr. Accurso 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
Albert Einstein Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1974
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Pulmonology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- 1980
Provider Details
Awards
- 2009 Who's Who in America Awarding Body: Who's Who Date
- 2008 Breath of Life Award Awarding Body: Denver Chapter of the Cystic Fib
- 2006 Career Teaching Scholar Awarding Body: Dept of Pediatrics, Univerist
- 2002 America's Top Doctors Awarding Body: Castle Connolly Guide Date: 20
- Best Doctors in Denver Awarding Body: 5280 Magazine Date: 1997 Des
- 1994 Best Doctor in America Awarding Body: Best Doctors Date: 1994 Desc
- 1994-2014 Awarded in Magazine
- 2002-2014 Awarded Best Pediatricians in America
- 1997 Best Doctors in Denver
Treatments
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Birth Defects
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pneumonia
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
Professional Memberships
- Board Member American Thoracic Society
- Board Member Society for Pediatric Research
- Board Member American Pediatric Society
- Board Member American Thoracic Society
- Member American Pediatric Society -
Fellowships
- University of Colorado, Pediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology 1980
- University of Colorado Health Sciences Center 1980
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