Andrew Gelfand
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Child with Asthma & Need Ped. Pulmonologist Referral
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on September 29, 2006
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Hi Mamas,
I have a daughter with activity induced asthma and it flared up a durng weather changes like what we are going through now (Summer to Fall). My ped. says ...
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- Both my son and my niece go to Dr. Peter Schochet. He is a very good pulmonologist and he is highly recommended by many. Dr. Schochet ###-###-#### He is locate...
- As a respiratory therapist, I'd also recommend Dr Rembecki.
- My son goes to a pulmonologist in Frisco, and he does a great job with him. Dr. Richard Rembecki ###-###-#### thanks T.
Pediatrician/Allergist/Asthma
Asked by C.S. from Dallas
on April 17, 2007
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Thank you all for your information on new Pediatrician's. I will definately be picking a new one! I am also going to take my son to an Allergist/Asthma specialist. ...
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- Dr. Michael Ruff at Dallas Presbyterian off Walnut Hill/Central Exwy. is one of, if not, the best pediatric allergist in the area. Check him out...
- We see Dr. Peter Schochet. He's at PHOP and has an office in Allen. We love him!
- www.southwestallergy.com I took my 15-mo old there last month. We saw Dr. Van Wagoner, and he was wonderful. All of the staff we met was great, in fact. They were ...
Pediatrician & Pulmonologist
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on February 12, 2009
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Hello,
I am looking for a new doctor for my son in the Plano area. I recently moved and the commute to take him to the doctor to Rowlett is a bit out of the way. ...
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- We use Dr. Samara @ Pediatric Place www.pedplace.com ###-###-#### (located at 15th and Coit by the hospital) They are great and open late and on Saturdays. They have ...
- I second Pediactric Place. I have several friends that take their kids there. For the Ped Pulmonologist, I would say Dr Silver. He is in the same general area as Pe...
- I love my son's pulmonologist! His name is Dr. Andrew Gelfand. Although he doesn't have a website, here is a link with his information: http://www.finddoctors.org/dr...
18 Month Old Son with Asthma
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on February 1, 2007
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My son was finally diagnosed with asthma a few weeks ago. We've been to the doctor so many times since all this began when he was about 4 months old. Now he's 18 mon...
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- Have they checked for Cystic Fibrosis?
- I would suggest seeing a pulmonologist. My son was really sick over a year ago and come to find out the pulmonologist found out that he had a chronic sinus infection t...
- Hi A., First let me say great job for everything you've done this far. I remember how hard it was constantly dealing with all that, especially when you have to sta...
Seeking Ideas for Summer Enrichment for Daughter
Asked by L.F. from Dallas
on April 8, 2009
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Hi Moms,
Summer will be here before you know it. I want my soon-to-be 4th grade daughter with learning disabilites to have fun this summer, but she needs to improv...
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- I highly recommend the Discovery Camps at the Museum of Nature and Science. They have a series of one-week camps in various subjects and are relatively inexpensive. ...
- Hi, God bless you and your daugther! I know she is very special! She could also be a blessing to many others. I have some ideas of things you could do at home lik...
- L., I can't tell you if they are good or bad, but my son's pulmonologist told us about the Shelton school, and Winston School: http://www.winston-school.org/Default.a...
Looking for a Pediatric Pulmonary Specialties
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on September 1, 2008
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Hi!
My 6 yr old daughter was diagnosed with Asthma two months ago, and I am still unable to control it. (and at this point wondering if she really has asthma)
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- Whooping cough could be a real concern these days. Suggest it to your doc.
- Hi M., I have a foster son who has a very rare syndrome and has a lot of respiratory issues with it. I take him to Dr. Martinez at Childrens Medical Center in Dallas...
- Not to jump to conclusions, but I know whooping cough has been diagnosed in the Colleyville area, specifically a few cases at Glenhope Elem. I would at least ask for ...
Please Help! Son Diagnosed with Asthma, Pediatrician Not Being Very Helpful!
Asked by R.F. from Dallas
on September 26, 2006
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My 20 mo. old son has recently been diagnosed with asthma. His pediatritian just listened to his chest, didn't do any blood tests or chest X-rays. I've been so freaked...
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- Dr Ernesto Fernandez on Walnut Hill across from Presby Hospital is the best with medically complex kids. My daughter was diagnosed with asthma at around one year and d...
- I use Pediatric Associates of Dallas and know a few other parents at the same practice. Everyone is happy. They are near Walnut Hill and Greenville. We see Dr. Den...
- Hello! A friend of mine has a now 2-yr old son who has had asthma pretty much from birth. He gets asthma attacks, and has to take inhalers and use the nebulizer.. ...
Adenotonsillectomy (Removal of Adenoids and Tonsills)?
Asked by T.L. from Dallas
on July 24, 2006
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I have a Dr apt with an ENT Dr next week for my 2 1/2 yr old son. He does not sleep well, always wants milk, and does not eat. He is only 27.5 pounds. He has tonsil...
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- My son was snoring at 2 years old and had OSA(obstructive sleep apnea).....different symptoms and issues but wanted you to know that we did have his tonsils and adenoi...
- There is a good chance they will want to remove them. It is really simple now, in fact they can do it all with at lazer (nothing like it was when we were kids). As f...
- For 2 years my daughter was sick with strep throat & had ear infections. She had strep so much that she never really acted sick. She was just "use" to being sick & I w...
