Gordana Bjekic M.D
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2351 Clay St Suite 501 San Francisco CA, 94115About
Dr. Gordana Bjekic practices Pulmonology in San Francisco, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Bjekic 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.
Education and Training
University Of Novi Sad, Faculty Of Medicine 1990
University of Novi Sad Faculty of Medicine 1990
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