Dr. Hisham Z Taher M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
303 Parkway Dr Ne 4th Floor, Gme Atlanta GA, 30312About
Dr. Hisham Taher practices Pulmonology in Atlanta, GA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Taher 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.
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