Dr. Hakon Hakonarson, MD

Dr. Hakon Hakonarson specializes in pulmonology and pediatrics, bringing four decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iceland Faculty of Medicine and focuses his expertise on respiratory conditions in children and adults. Dr. Hakonarson speaks English and has dedicated his career to helping patients with complex breathing disorders.

Dr. Hakonarson is affiliated with Temple Health Chestnut Hill Hospital and practices at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He treats patients with asthma and pediatric asthma, as well as non-epileptic seizures. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung capacity and bronchodilator reversibility testing to assess treatment responses. He also conducts asthma challenge tests to help diagnose and manage respiratory conditions.