Dr. Zahid M Akram MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
4746 Rowan Rd New Port Richey FL, 34653Rating
2/5
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Dr. Zahid Akram practices Pulmonology in New Port Richey, FL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Akram 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
Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan 1983
Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan Medical
Dow Medical College
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma, Lung Cancer, Lung Problems And More
Professional Memberships
- Member AMERICAN ACADEMY OF SLEEP MEDICINE
- Member AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CHEST PHYSICIANS
Fellowships
- CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, PA 1991
- PULMONARY DISEASE, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA/DAVIS VETERANS AFFAIRS MED CNTR, CA 1989
- University Of California-oakland
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