
Dr. Debbie-ann T. Shirley M.D.
Pulmonologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Pulmonology
1204 W MAIN ST CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, 22903About
Dr. Debbie-ann Shirley practices Pediatric Pulmonology in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Shirley 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
Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of The West Indies (Jamaica) MBBS
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- Dr. Andrea S. Garrod M.D.1204 W MAIN ST CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22903
Nearest Hospitals
SINAI HOSPITAL OF BALTIMOREl
2401 WEST BELVEDERE AVENUE BALTIMORE MD 21215LEVINDALE HEBREW GERIATRIC CENTER AND HOSPITALl
2434 WEST BELVEDERE AVENUE BALTIMORE MD 21215UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTERl
JEFFERSON PARK AVE CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22908MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITALl
500 MARTHA JEFFERSON DRIVE CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22911