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Dr. Richard W Desmond M.D., Pulmonologist
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Dr. Richard W Desmond M.D.

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

2322 30th Ave 2 Fl Astoria NY, 11102
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About

Dr. Richard Desmond practices Pulmonology in Astoria, NY. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Desmond 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

St George',s University MD

St. George's University School of Medicine 1981

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

Male Spanish, Italian 36 years of experience

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Asthma
  • High Cholesterol
  • Allergies
  • Heart Disease
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Richard W Desmond M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. RICHARD DESMOND, MD

2322 30th Ave 2 Fl -
Astoria, NY 11102
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New patients: 718-274-4533
Fax: 718-267-1990

2318 31ST ST -
ASTORIA, NY 11105
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New patients: 718-204-2200
Fax: 718-204-2218

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Go straight onto Northern Boulevard (NY 25A) 1089 ft
Take the ramp on the right 586 ft
Merge left onto Queensboro Plaza (NY 25) 3327 ft
Continue straight onto Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level (NY 25) 3720 ft
Take the ramp on the right onto Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Exit 823 ft
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