Dr. Peter Adam Ostrow MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
17 Oak St Needham MA, 02492About
Dr. Peter Ostrow practices Pulmonology in Needham, MA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Ostrow 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 Nacl Auto De Mexico, Fac De Med, Mexico Df, Mexico 1977
Universidad AutÛnoma de Nuevo LeÛn Facultad de Medicina 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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