Dr. Yasir Imtiaz Cheema M.D
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2401 S 31ST ST TEMPLE TX, 76508About
Dr. Yasir Cheema practices Pulmonology in Lewisville, TX. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Cheema 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
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Sleep Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease- 2007
Provider Details
Awards
- Chief Resident
Treatments
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd), Sleep Apnea, Asthma
Professional Memberships
- Member International Association of HealthCare Professionals
- Member ACCP
Fellowships
- Pulmonary Fellowship, Brooklyn Hospital Center, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY 2005
- brooklyn hospital, pulmonary medicine, ny, usa 2007
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