Dr. Michael Stephen Ptaszynski MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
25 Newell Rd #d-25 Bristol CT, 06010About
Dr. Michael Ptaszynski practices Pulmonology in Bristol, CT. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Ptaszynski 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
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1975
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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