Dr. Mazen Alakhras MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1500 Salem St Lafayette IN, 47904About
Dr. Mazen Alakhras practices Pulmonology in Lafayette, IN. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Alakhras 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
University of Tishreen Faculty of Medicine 1993
Provider Details
Treatments
- Emphysema, Asthma, Lung Mass And More
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Called me the results of CAT scan same day.
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Good Doctor, has my trust.
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