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Dr. Philip Simkovitz MD

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

3/5(79)
5520 Park Avenue Suite 202 Trumbull CT, 06611
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Dr. Philip Simkovitz practices Pulmonology in Trumbull, CT. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Simkovitz 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

Boston University School of Medicine 1982

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 36 years of experience

Dr. Philip Simkovitz MD's Practice location

Dr. Philip Simkovitz, MD

5520 Park Avenue Suite 202 -
Trumbull, CT 06611
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Patient Experience with Dr. Simkovitz


3.0

Based on 79 reviews

Dr. Philip Simkovitz MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 79 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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