Dr. Joseph Paprota M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Suite 205 Allentown PA, 18103About
Dr. Joseph Paprota practices Pulmonology in Allentown, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Paprota 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.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Fellowships
- Penn State Univ-Milton S. Hershey Med Ctr 2006
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