Dr. Alan Schwartz M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
5501 Hopkins Bayview Cir Baltimore MD, 21224About
Dr. Alan Schwartz practices Pulmonology in Baltimore, MD. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Schwartz 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
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1981
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Sleep Medicine- 2007
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease- 1986
Provider Details
Treatments
- Intensive Care, Lung Problems, Sleep Medicine
Fellowships
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine / Pulmonary Medicine 1987
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