Dr. Michael J Waxman MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
6420 Prospect Ave T303 Kansas City MO, 64132About
Dr. Michael J. Waxman is board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and critical care medicine. He is currently medical director of Research Medical Center's Medical/Surgical Intensive ...
Education and Training
Univ of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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Awards
- 2008-2012 Kansas City Super Doctors
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