Dr. Matthew Synan MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1215 Lee St Charlottesville VA, 22908About
Dr. Matthew Synan practices Pulmonology in Charlottesville, VA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Synan 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
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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