Dr. Gregory J Legris M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
500 W Thomas Rd Suite 200 Phoenix AZ, 85013About
Dr. Gregory Legris practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Legris 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 Cincinnati College of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Pulmonology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Allergies
- Aspiration
- Bronchiectasis
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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