Dr. Richard A Belkin MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2403 Castillo St Suite 206 Santa Barbara CA, 93105About
Dr. Richard Belkin practices Pulmonology in Santa Barbara, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Belkin 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
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Fellowships
- University of Pennsylvania Health System, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2004
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