Dr. Anthony John Fischer M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
4221 Penn Ave Suite 5400 Pittsburgh PA, 15224About
Dr. Anthony Fischer practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Fischer 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 of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 2005
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 2005
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
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