Dr. Gregory F. Shay MD
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
280 W Macarthur Blvd Oakland CA, 94611About
Dr. Gregory Shay practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Oakland, CA. Dr. Shay 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 Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville Fl 1980
University of Florida College of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
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