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Dr. Philip J Wexler MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
800 Washington St Norwood MA, 02062About
Dr. Philip Wexler practices Pulmonology in Norwood, MA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Wexler 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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Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- Dr. Jessica Brenna Mccannon MDMassachusetts General Hospital Boston MA 02114
- Dr. Raul Laguarda MD67 Union St Natick MA 01760
- Dr. Farhan Siddiqui M.D.750 Washington St Boston MA 02111
- Dr. Maya Berdzenishvili M.D.1575 Cambridge St Cambridge MA 02138
- Dr. Erik Eduardo Folch MD, MSC185 Pilgrim Rd Boston MA 02215
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