Dr. Alan J Klukowicz MD, Pulmonologist
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Dr. Alan J Klukowicz MD

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

4/5(14)
123 Highland Ave Ste 101 Glen Ridge NJ, 07028
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4/5

About

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.

Education and Training

Rutgers 1981

Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1980

Board Certification

Internal Medicine

Pulmonary Disease Medicine

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 37 years of experience

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

123 Highland Ave Ste 101 -
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
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New patients: 973-744-9125

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Dr. Alan J Klukowicz MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 14 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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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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