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Paolo Emilio Destefano MD

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

9001 3rd Ave Brooklyn NY, 11209
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Dr. Paolo Destefano 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. Destefano 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

Universita Degli Studi Di Bologna, Facolta De Medicina E Chirurgia,Bologna, Italy MD

Bologna Medical School 1966

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 45 years of experience

Fellowships

  • Cabrini Med. Center   1979

Paolo Emilio Destefano MD's Practice location

Practice At 9001 3rd Ave

9001 3rd Ave -
Brooklyn, NY 11209
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New patients: 718-748-2900
Fax: 718-748-2538, 718-748-9365

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