
Dr. Cynthia E. Epstein M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
601 Childrens Ln Norfolk VA, 23507About
Dr. Cynthia Epstein practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Epstein 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
University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1995
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1995
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Pulmonology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Birth Defects
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
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Practice At 601 Childrens Ln
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Shana Alexander Crabtree MD601 Childrens Ln Norfolk VA 23507
- Dr. Jose F. Chocano M.D.601 Childrens Ln Norfolk VA 23507
- Dr. Jennifer L Wiebke MD601 CHILDRENS LN NORFOLK VA 23507
- Dr. Marilyn A. Gowen M.D.601 Childrens Ln Norfolk VA 23507
- Dr. William Isler Wooten MD358 Mowbray Arch Norfolk VA 23507
Nearest Hospitals
SENTARA NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITALl
600 GRESHAM DR NORFOLK VA 23507BON SECOURS DEPAUL MEDICAL CENTERl
150 KINGSLEY LANE NORFOLK VA 23505BON SECOURS MARYVIEW MEDICAL CENTERl
3636 HIGH STREET PORTSMOUTH VA 23707