Dr. Jeffrey Ira Kuritzky MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
440 E 57th St New York NY, 10022About
Dr. Jeffrey Kuritzky practices Pulmonology in New York, NY. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kuritzky 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
Tel Aviv Univ- Sackler Fac Of Med- Tel Aviv- Israel 1993
Tel Aviv University / Sackler Faculty of Medicine 1993
Sackler School of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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