Dr. Alexandre Leoni Slatkin M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
201 4th St Suite 5a Alexandria LA, 71301About
Dr. Alexandre Slatkin practices Pulmonology in Alexandria, LA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Slatkin 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 Fed De Rio De Janeiro- Fac De Med- Rio De Janeiro- Rj- Brazil 1972
Universidade Federal Do Estado Do Rio De Janeiro 1972
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) Faculdade de Medicina 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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