Dr. Scott Manaker MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
3400 Spruce St Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Scott Manaker practices Pulmonology in Philadelphia, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Manaker 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
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease- 1990
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine- 1995
Provider Details
Awards
- 2012 Philadelphia Super Doctors
Treatments
- Lung Problems, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Tuberculosis And More
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