Dr. Adaobi Kanu MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
3601 4th St Dept Of Pediatrics # Lubbock TX, 79430About
Dr. Adaobi Kanu practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Lubbock, TX. Dr. Kanu 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
Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med- Farmington Ct 1996
University of Connecticut School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Birth Defects
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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Nearest Hospitals
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERl
602 INDIANA AVENUE LUBBOCK TX 79415COVENANT MEDICAL CENTERl
3615 19TH STREET LUBBOCK TX 79410