Dr. Essam R. Awad MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1030 President Ave Suite 210 Fall River MA, 02720About
Dr. Essam Awad practices Pulmonology in Fall River, MA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Awad 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
Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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