Mr. Andrew Scott Gelfand M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
7777 Forest Ln Suite B309 Dallas TX, 75230About
Dr. Andrew Gelfand practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Dallas, TX. Dr. Gelfand 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
Baylor College of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Pulmonology
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Treatments
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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