Dr. Marc David Laufe MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
5200 Centre Ave Suite 304 Pittsburgh PA, 15232About
Dr. Marc Laufe practices Pulmonology in Pittsburgh, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Laufe 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 1981
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sleep Apnea
- Heart Disease
- Sleep Disorders
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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