Dr. Sammy Pedram M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1250 E MARSHALL ST RICHMOND VA, 23298About
Dr. Sammy Pedram practices Pulmonology in RICHMOND, VA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Pedram 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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