Dr. Ehab Billatos M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
41 HIGHLAND AVE WINCHESTER MA, 01890About
Dr. Ehab Billatos practices Pulmonology in WINCHESTER, MA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Billatos 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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