Dr. Bruce B Dershaw M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
501 Bath Rd Suite 217 Bristol PA, 19007About
Dr. Bruce Dershaw practices Pulmonology in Bristol, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Dershaw 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 University School of Medicine 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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