Dr. Perwaiz Hussain Rahim M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2250 Osprey Blvd Suite 105 Bartow FL, 33830About
Dr. Perwaiz Rahim practices Pulmonology in Bartow, FL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Rahim 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
University Of Karachi Karachi Pakistan MD
University of Karachi, Sind Med College, Karachi, Pakistan
Sind Medical College
Karachi Medical and Dental College 1990
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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Awards
- 2009 Florida Super Doctors 2009 - Gulf Coast Edition
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