Dr. Edward Fong M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
747 52nd St Suite 5409 Oakland CA, 94609About
Dr. Edward Fong practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Oakland, CA. Dr. Fong 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.
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Pulmonology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Treatments
- Sleep Medicine
Fellowships
- University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, AZ Pediatric Pulmonary
- (Pediatric Pulmonology), UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER, TUCSON, AZ 2001
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