Dr. Eric I Gentry MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
501 Kings Hwy E Suite 204 Fairfield CT, 06825About
Dr. Eric Gentry practices Pulmonology in Fairfield, CT. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Gentry 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 Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny 1987
SUNY UPSTATE MED UNIV 1987
Upstate Medical University/ College of Health Professions 1987
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Effect of long-term undernutrition on male and female rat diaphragm contractility, fatigue, and fiber types.
- Effects of short-term and long-term androgen treatment on the diaphragm in male and female rats.
- Effects of starvation and refeeding on adult male rat diaphragm contractility, fatigue, and fiber types.
- Effects of long-term continuous respiratory resistive loading on rat diaphragm function and structure.
- Gender-specific effects of dexamethasone treatment on rat diaphragm structure and function.
- Short-term vs long-term dexamethasone treatment: effects on rat diaphragm structure and function.
Treatments
- Intensive Care, Sleep Medicine, Lung Problems
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