Dr. Aba Somers M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
350 E Willow Grove Ave Philadelphia PA, 19118About
Dr. Aba Somers 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. Somers 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 The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences,Parktown, South Africa
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Fellowships
- Boston University Medical Center, Pulmonary and Critical Care, Boston, Massachusetts
- Boston Medical Center, Fellow:Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine 2007
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