Dr. Binu-john Sankoorikal M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
500 UNIVERSITY DR HERSHEY PA, 17033About
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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