Herbert H. Scherzer
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
22 Pasture Gate Ln Delmar NY, 12054About
Herbert H. Scherzer, MD, is a pulmonologist, critical care, and sleep medicine physician working with Albany Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, New York. He studied at Albany Medical College and is certified in pulmonary disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine and also in sleep medicine by the American Board of Sleep Medicine. Dr. Scherzer remains an active member of the American Thoracic Society, the American College of Chest Physicians, the American College of Physicians, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Additionally, due to his accomplishments he is the recipient of a Teacher Excellence Award.
Education and Training
MD at Albany Medical College
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Pulmonary Medicine
American Board of Sleep Medicine
Provider Details
Herbert H. Scherzer's Expert Contributions
Should I go to the ER for an asthma attack?
My response was included before forwarding to this post. The short answer of course is yes. I listed some of the many problems which require treatment aside from bronchodilators and see rights for example. READ MORE
Does breathelessness while climbing stairs indicate weak lungs?
No. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Teacher Excellence Award
Internships
- Albany Medical College
Professional Society Memberships
- American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians, American College of Physicians, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
What do you attribute your success to?
- His mother who was a nurse.
Hobbies / Sports
- Running, Rock Climbing, Triathlons
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine
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