Dr. Najma Usmani MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
800 W Jefferson St Kirksville MO, 63501About
Dr. Najma Usmani practices Pulmonology in Kirksville, MO. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Usmani 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
Thanjavur Med Coll- Dr M G R Med Univ- Thanjavur- Tn- India 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Fellowships
- (Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine), NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, MANHASET, NY 2000
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