
Dr. Harish Rao MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
200 Campus Drive Hershey PA, 17033About
Dr. Harish Rao practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Hershey, PA. Dr. Rao 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
MD at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
Board Certification
The American Board of Pediatrics
American Board of Sleep Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, National, International- Lecturing -
Treatments
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Allergies
- Sleep Disorders
- Birth Defects
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
Fellowships
- Montefiore Medical Center, Boston Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Thoracic Society, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
What do you attribute your success to?
- His parents and hard work.
Hobbies / Sports
- Reading, Hiking, Biking, Tennis
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