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Dr. Jeffrey J Basti MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
648 Bay Ridge Parkway Brooklyn NY, 11209About
Dr. Jeffrey Basti practices Pulmonology in Brooklyn, NY. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Basti 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
Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica 1983
Ross University / School of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine 1983
Ross University School of Medicine 1983
Universidad Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Emphysema
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
Dr. Jeffrey J Basti MD's Practice location
Practice At 648 Bay Ridge Parkway
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