Dr. Wilfredo Talavera M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
205 Lexington Avenue New York NY, 10016Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
For over thirty-five (35) years, Wilfredo Talavera, M.D. has been a leader in Latino healthcare. Board certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Diseases, Dr. Talavera is a seasoned academic practitioner. ...
Education and Training
City College of New York CUNY Engineering 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease- 1979
Provider Details
Awards
- New York Times Magazine edition of Super Doctors 2012 SuperDoctors.com
Treatments
- Ekg (electrocardiogram)
- Exercise Stress Testing
- Spirometry
- Ultrasound
Professional Memberships
- Member American College of Chest Physicians 1979
Fellowships
- Beth Israel Medical Center Pulmonary Diseases 1982
Experience & Accolades
- Director- Department of Medicine1996 - 2005Cabrini Medical CenterDirector of the Department of Medicine
- Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine2000Mount Sinai School of Medicine
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