Dr. Jeffrey A Ratner MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
3901 S Atherton St Suite 2 State College PA, 16801About
Dr. Jeffrey Ratner practices Pulmonology in State College, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Ratner 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
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1978
HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. John R. Van kirk M.D.200 Scenery Dr State College PA 16801