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Dr. A. Joel Papowitz M.D.

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

4/5(7)
179 Pine Creek Ave Fairfield CT, 06824
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4/5

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Dr. A. Papowitz practices Pulmonology in Fairfield, CT. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Papowitz 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 Louisville School of Medicine 1966

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 52 years of experience

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Dr. A. Joel Papowitz M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. A. Papowitz, MD

179 Pine Creek Ave -
Fairfield, CT 06824
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Patient Experience with Dr. Papowitz


4.0

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Dr. A. Joel Papowitz M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 7 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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