Dr. Aklilu Mersha Degene MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2006 Health Campus Dr Harrisonburg VA, 22801About
Dr. Aklilu Degene practices Pulmonology in Harrisonburg, VA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Degene 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
Jimma University, Faculty Of Medicial Sciences 1991
Jimma University College of Public Health and Medical Sciences 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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