Haitham T Shaheen
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
Utmb 301university Blvd Department Of Intern Galveston TX, 77555About
Dr. Haitham Shaheen practices Pulmonology in Galveston, TX. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Shaheen 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.
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