Dr. Michelle Jean brock Caraballo M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
1400 Jackson St Denver CO, 80206About
Dr. Michelle Caraballo practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Denver, CO. Dr. Caraballo 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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