Dr. Chee chun Tan M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
175 Fulton Ave Hempstead NY, 11550About
Dr. Chee chun Tan practices Pediatric Pulmonology in NEPTUNE, NJ. Dr. Tan 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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