Dr. Binu-john Sankoorikal M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
7901 Henry Ave. Ap. B201 Philadelphia PA, 19128About
Dr. Binu-john Sankoorikal practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Sankoorikal 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.
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