Dr. Athir J Hajjar M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1001 Main St Suite 200 Peoria IL, 61606About
Dr. Athir Hajjar practices Pulmonology in Peoria, IL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Hajjar 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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