

Dr. Alan J Klukowicz MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
123 Highland Ave Ste 101 Glen Ridge NJ, 07028About
Alan J. Klukowicz, MD, FCCP, is a pulmonologist and critical care physician who diagnoses and treats patients at the Better Breathing Center in Montclair and Glen Ridge, NJ. Furthermore, he is on staff at Saint Michael’s Medical Center in the Department of Respiratory Medicine in Newark, New Jersey. As a pulmonologist, he has dedicated training and unique experience in the management of diseases involving the respiratory tract. As a critical care medicine specialist, he deals with the diagnosis and management of life-threatening conditions that may require sophisticated life support and intensive monitoring. Moreover, Dr. Klukowicz has an impressive professional journey that spans thirty-three years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in pulmonary medicine, sleep medicine, and critical care medicine.
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Education and Training
Rutgers 1981
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1980
Board Certification
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease Medicine
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Rifampin and pyrazinamide vs isoniazid for prevention of tuberculosis in
- Chronic steroid dependent asthma and pulmonary function.
- Mounier-Kuhn syndrome: a case report.
- Postpneumonectomy-like syndrome presenting in a patient with treated pulmonary tuberculosis: a case report.
- CT scanning in the evaluation of pulmonary hypertension.
Fellowships
- Saint Michael’s Medical Center Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine
Internships
- Saint Michaels Medical Center
Fellowships
- Saint Michaels Medical Center
Dr. Alan J Klukowicz MD's Practice location
Better Breathing Center
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Get to know Pulmonologist Dr. Alan J. Klukowicz, who serves patients in Newark, New Jersey.
Dr. Klukowicz is a pulmonologist serving Newark and the surrounding communities. He is affiliated with St. Michael’s Medical Center – a 357-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in the heart of Newark’s business and educational district and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Combining state-of-the-art technology, the latest diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, leading-edge research, and a network of highly qualified physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, the hospital provides top-quality health care services delivered with compassionate care.
In regards to his education, Dr. Klukowicz received his Medical Degree from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas in 1980. He went on to receive additional training at Rutgers University in 1981 and complete a residency at St. Michael’s Hospital.
Pulmonology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. As a pulmonologist, Dr. Klukowicz manages patients who require life support and mechanical ventilation. He is specifically trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
With over 32 years of experience, Dr. Klukowicz has treated thousands of patients. He is listed as an author on a number of research studies, including “Mounier-Kuhn Syndrome: A Case Study” published in Springer Link.
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