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Dr. Mehdi Shelhamer D.O.

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

Bldg 9040 Fitzsimmons Drive Tacoma WA, 98431
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Dr. Mehdi Shelhamer practices Pulmonology in Tacoma, WA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Shelhamer 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.

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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine

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Dr. Mehdi Shelhamer D.O.'s Practice location

Practice At Bldg 9040 Fitzsimmons Drive

Bldg 9040 Fitzsimmons Drive -
Tacoma, WA 98431
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New patients: 253-968-2238

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