Andrew George philip Kitcher M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1301 W 38TH ST STE 700 AUSTIN TX, 78705About
Dr. Andrew Kitcher practices Pulmonology in New York, NY. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kitcher 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
Columbia University, New York, NY Medical Degree
Mount Sinai, School of Medicine, New York, NY Other Degree
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree
Pulmonologist Medical Degree
Assistant Professor of Medicine Medical Degree
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
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