Dr. Ralph M Nietrzeba MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
3121 South Maryland Pkwy # 502 Las Vegas NV, 89109About
Dr. Ralph Nietrzeba practices Pulmonology in Las Vegas, NV. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Nietrzeba 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 of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Pulmonary
- Critical Care
Professional Memberships
- Member American Thoracic Society
- Fellow American College of Chest Physicians
- Fellow American College of Physicians
- Member American Medical Association
- Member Nevada State Medical Association
- Member Clark County Medical Society
Fellowships
- University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals pulmonology
Experience & Accolades
- Pulmonologist Lung Center of Nevada
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