Dr. Fawaz F Akbik M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1136 Cleveland Ave Suite 519 Atlanta GA, 30344About
Dr. Fawaz Akbik practices Pulmonology in Atlanta, GA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Akbik 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 Cairo- Fac Of Med- Cairo- Egypt (- Prior /) 1978
University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Sleep Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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