Dr. Sherif Omar El mahdy MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1601 Nw 114th St 347 Clive IA, 50325About
Dr. Sherif El mahdy practices Pulmonology in Clive, IA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. El mahdy 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.
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- Dr. Daniel John Barth D.O.1601 NW 114TH ST DES MOINES IA 50325
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