Dr. Tabassum Y Nafsi MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
800 Spruce St Philadelphia PA, 19107About
Dr. Tabassum Nafsi practices Pulmonology in Philadelphia, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Nafsi 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.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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