Dr. Allison N Cihla M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
150 MEMORIAL DR KINGWOOD WV, 26537About
Dr. Allison Cihla practices Pulmonology in Morgantown, WV. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Cihla 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
The University of Toledo College of Medicine 2006
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Emphysema
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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