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Dr. Saleem Shahzad MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
506 6TH ST BROOKLYN NY, 11215About
Dr. Saleem Shahzad practices Pulmonology in Brooklyn, NY. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Shahzad 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Anthony Saleh MD501 6th Street Brooklyn NY 11215
- Dr. Marc Xavier Bowen M.D.263 7th Ave Brooklyn NY 11215
- Dr. Jeremy Adam Weingarten MD506 6 Street Brooklyn NY 11215
- Dr. Ruth Minkin M.D.506 SIXTH STREET BROOKLYN NY 11215
- Dr. Suhail Raoof MD506 6 Street Brooklyn NY 11215
- Dr. Arthur Wai Sung MD506 6th St Brooklyn NY 11215
Nearest Hospitals
KINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL CENTERl
451 CLARKSON AVENUE BROOKLYN NY 11203KINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL CENTERl
451 CLARKSON AVENUE BROOKLYN NY 11203