Dr. Martin James Sheehy M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
441 Lenox Ave Westfield NJ, 07090About
Dr. Martin Sheehy practices Pulmonology in Westfield, NJ. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Sheehy 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1966
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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- Dr. Robert Harris Weitzman MD547 E Broad St Westfield NJ 07090