Dr. Dianne K Litwin MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
222 Piedmont Ave Cincinnati OH, 45219About
Dr. Dianne Litwin practices Pulmonology in Cincinnati, OH. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Litwin 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 Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1984
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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