Dr. Martha P Fishman MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
300 Longwood Ave Boston MA, 02115About
Dr. Martha Fishman practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Boston, MA. Dr. Fishman 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
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1988
Harvard Medical School 1988
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pneumonia
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
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