Dr. Melhem A Imad M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1008 First Colonial Rd Suite 103 Virginia Beach VA, 23454About
Dr. Melhem Imad practices Pulmonology in Virginia Beach, VA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Imad 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
Med Sch of Peres, Antonins, Beirut, Lebanon MD
Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences 2000
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Asthma
- Heart Disease
- Lung Cancer
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pneumonia
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