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

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

2318 31ST ST ASTORIA NY, 11105
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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 37 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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Merge left onto Queensboro Plaza (NY 25) 3327 ft
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Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard North (I 278 Truck) 263 ft
Continue straight onto Hoyt Avenue North (I 278 Truck) 350 ft
Take the ramp on the left onto I 278 Truck 1.7 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Manhattan 3569 ft
Merge left onto Robert F. Kennedy Bridge 1848 ft
Keep left at the fork 2298 ft
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Head northeast on 31st Street 246 ft
Turn right onto 24th Road 243 ft
Turn right onto 32nd Street 161 ft
Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard North (I 278 Truck) 263 ft
Continue straight onto Hoyt Avenue North (I 278 Truck) 350 ft
Take the ramp on the left onto I 278 Truck 1.7 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Manhattan 3569 ft
Merge left onto Robert F. Kennedy Bridge 1848 ft
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Take the ramp on the right 586 ft
Merge left onto Queensboro Plaza (NY 25) 3327 ft
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