Dr. Wesam Gaber Yacoub M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
520 N Elam Ave Lebauer Pulmonary Greensboro NC, 27403About
Dr. Wesam Yacoub practices Pulmonology in Greensboro, NC. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Yacoub 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
University of Connecticut School of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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