Dr. Stephen R Karbowitz MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
5645 Main St Suite Wa100 Flushing NY, 11355About
Dr. Stephen Karbowitz practices Pulmonology in Flushing, NY. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Karbowitz 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
Albert Einstein Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine- 1987
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- Member American Thoracic Society American College of Chest Physicians
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