Dr. Naseema Merchant M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
80 S Main St Middletown CT, 06457About
Dr. Naseema Merchant practices Pulmonology in Middletown, CT. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Merchant 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
Provider Details
Internships
- University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center
Fellowships
- Yale University (Pulmonology, Critical Care)
What do you attribute your success to?
Great Teachers, Inspiring Mentors, Lots of Hard Work
Hobbies / Sports
- Roading, Hiking
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine
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