Dr. Leon S Harris MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2 Crosfield Ave Suite 318 West Nyack NY, 10994About
Dr. Leon Harris practices Pulmonology in West Nyack, NY. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Harris 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
Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny 1976
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 1977
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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