Dr. Jonathan Drew Altus MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
920 Atlantic Ave Baldwin NY, 11510About
Dr. Jonathan Altus practices Pulmonology in Baldwin, NY. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Altus 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
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1984
SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine 1984
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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