Dr. Akhtar K Siddiqui M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2088 Ogden Ave Suite 250 Aurora IL, 60504About
Dr. Akhtar Siddiqui practices Pulmonology in Aurora, IL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Siddiqui manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
Osmania Medical College, Ntr University of Health Sciences,Hyderabad, India Medical
Osmania Medical College
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
Provider Details
Awards
- 2012 Chicago Super Doctors
Treatments
- Intensive Care
Fellowships
- University of Missouri Sch of Medicine-Columb 1986
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