
Dr. John Ferriss Shuman M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1617 Farr Rd Reading PA, 19610About
Dr. John Shuman practices Pulmonology in Reading, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Shuman 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
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1964
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1964
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. John A Shapiro M.D.2608 Keiser Blvd Reading PA 19610
- Dr. Richard Saunders M.D.13 Armand Hammer Blvd Pottstown PA 19464
- Dr. Joseph A Mariglio M.D.2608 Kaiser Blvd Reading PA 19610
- Dr. James N Kim M.D.2608 Keiser Blvd Reading PA 19610
- Dr. Mumtaz U Zaman MD2608 KEISER BLVD WYOMISSING PA 19610
- Dr. Haitham Kanneh M.D.2608 KEISER BLVD WYOMISSING PA 19610
Nearest Hospitals
ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTERl
2500 BERNVILLE ROAD READING PA 19605