Dr. Smita Shah MB,BS
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
3000 Q ST FL 2 SACRAMENTO CA, 95816About
Dr. Smita Shah practices Pulmonology in Millburn, 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
Grant Government Medical College 1980
Seth G.S. Medical College
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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