Dr. Salah E. Aboubakr M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
301 N 8th St Springfield IL, 62701About
Dr. Salah Aboubakr practices Pulmonology in Springfield, IL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Aboubakr 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
Aleppo University Faculty of Med Syria,Syria MD
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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