Dr. Sotirios Kassapidis MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2231 33rd St Astoria NY, 11105About
Dr. Sotirios Kassapidis practices Pulmonology in Astoria, NY. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kassapidis 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.
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St George',s University MD
St. George's University School of Medicine 1988
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