Dr. Jonathan Hertz MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Suite 205 Allentown PA, 18103About
Dr. Jonathan Hertz practices Pulmonology in Allentown, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Hertz 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 Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1978
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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