Dr. Mohamed M Zakkar M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
8881 N Main St Dayton OH, 45415About
Dr. Mohamed Zakkar practices Pulmonology in Dayton, OH. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Zakkar 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
Univ of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria 1988
University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria Medicine
University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Lung Problems
Fellowships
- University of Illinois, Chicago, IL - Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care
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