Dr. Michael Glenn O'connor M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC NASHVILLE TN, 37232About
Dr. Michael O'connor practices Pediatric Pulmonology in NASHVILLE, TN. Dr. O'connor 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.
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