Dr. Kamyar Afshar D.O.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
9434 Medical Center Drive La Jolla CA, 92037About
Dr. Kamyar Afshar practices Pulmonology in Los Angeles, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Afshar 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
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestrn University, Glendale, AZ Medical Degree
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA Other Degree
Director, Advanced Lung Disease Program Medical Degree
Associate Professor of Medicine Medical Degree
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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