Dr. Chirag V Shah MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1 SPRINGFIELD AVE SUMMIT NJ, 07901About
Dr. Chirag Shah practices Pulmonology in Cedar Knolls, NJ. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Shah 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
University of Pennsylvania, PA
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- Allergies, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd) And More
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