Dr. Karen Ann Hardy M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
747 52nd St Suite 5409 Oakland CA, 94609About
Dr. Karen Hardy practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Oakland, CA. Dr. Hardy 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
Med Coll of Ohio, Toledo Oh 1979
SCS/MSUCOM/Michigan St U/Col of Osteo Med Program 1979
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Pulmonology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- 2012 San Francisco Super Doctors
Treatments
- Lung Problems
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Birth Defects
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
Fellowships
- St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, PA (Pediatric Pulmonology) Pediatric
- St Christopher's Hospital for Children Program
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