Dr. Salam Rafique
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
13606 N 59th Ave Suite 1 Glendale AZ, 85304About
Dr. Salam Rafique practices Pulmonology in Glendale, AZ. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Rafique 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
Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan 1990
Karachi Medical and Dental College 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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