Dr. Richard X. Yan MD, Pulmonologist
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Dr. Richard X. Yan MD

Internist

3131 Kings Highway Suite D10 Brooklyn New York, 11239

About

Richard X. Yan, MD, obtained his medical degree in 1985 from Nanjing University Medical College in China. He then completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York followed by fellowship training in pulmonary and critical care medicine at SUNY Downstate Medical Center also in Brooklyn, New York. Yan is a member of The American College of Chest Physicians and American Academy of Sleep Medicine; he credits his succes to hard work, availability, and dedication. Today, Yank practices pulmonology and critical care medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York.

Education and Training

China

Nanjing University Medical College

Southeast University Medical College 1985

Nanjing Medical University 1985

Board Certification

Pulmonology

Critical Care Medicine

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 40 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

AsthmaCritical CarePulmonologist

Internships

  • Lutheran Medical Center; Brooklyn, New York

Fellowships

  • State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, 1998, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Chest Physicians, American Academy of Sleep Medicine

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard Work, Availability, Dedication

Hobbies / Sports

  • Hiking, Traveling

Dr. Richard X. Yan MD's Practice location

3131 Kings Highway Suite D10 -
Brooklyn, New York 11239
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New patients: 718-252-3590
Fax: 718-252-6957

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