Dr. Ashraf A Elshami M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1205 S Grange Ave Suite 407 Sioux Falls SD, 57105About
Dr. Ashraf Elshami practices Pulmonology in Sioux Falls, SD. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Elshami 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1989
Temple University School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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