Dr. Qazi Qaisar Afzal MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
285 Sills Rd Building 7, Suite B Patchogue NY, 11772About
Dr. Qazi Afzal practices Pulmonology in Patchogue, NY. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Afzal 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
Agartala Government Medical College 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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