Dr. Monique F Margetis MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
4650 W Sunset Blvd Ms 83 Los Angeles CA, 90027About
Dr. Monique Margetis practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Margetis 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
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1971
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1971
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Pulmonology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- 2012 Southern California Super Doctors
Treatments
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
Professional Memberships
- Member Quality Assurance Committee, Department of Pediatrics, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.
- Member Pulmonary Clinic Director, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.
- Member Center Director, Cystic Fibrosis and Other Pulmonary Disease Center, California Children
Fellowships
- Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Medical Center - Pediatric Pulmonology
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