Dr. Barbara Allison Chatfield MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
100 N Medical Dr Salt Lake City UT, 84113About
Dr. Barbara Chatfield practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Chatfield 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1985
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 1985
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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