Dr. Ahmad K Agha M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
11824 Southwest Hwy #130 Palos Heights IL, 60463About
Dr. Ahmad Agha practices Pulmonology in Palos Heights, IL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Agha 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
University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria Medicine
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Sleep Medicine
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- Intensive Care, Sleep Medicine, Lung Problems And More
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