Dr. Kevin Kovitz MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
800 Biesterfield Rd Suite 510 Elk Grove Village IL, 60007About
Dr. Kevin Kovitz practices Pulmonology in Elk Grove Village, IL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kovitz 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
Tel Aviv Univ- Sackler Fac Of Med- Tel Aviv- Israel 1985
Sackler School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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