Dr. Sew-leong Kwa MBBS PC
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
115 Lincoln St Framingham MA, 01702About
Dr. Sew-leong Kwa practices Pulmonology in Framingham, MA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kwa 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
Univ Malaya- Fac Perubatan- Kuala Lumpur- Malaysia 1971
University of Malaya 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
Preventative MedicineAmerican Board of Preventative MedicineABPM
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