Heba Bssam hasan Ismael MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
200 HAWKINS DR IOWA CITY IA, 52242About
Dr. Heba Ismael practices Pediatric Pulmonology in IOWA CITY, IA. Dr. Ismael 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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