Dr. Erik Riesenfeld MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1 Atwell Rd Medicine Critical Ca Cooperstown NY, 13326About
Dr. Erik Riesenfeld practices Pulmonology in Cooperstown, NY. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Riesenfeld 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
Univ of Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny 2001
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease- 2007
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