Dr. Sif Hansdottir M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Sif Hansdottir practices Pulmonology in Iowa City, IA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Hansdottir 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 Of Iceland- Laeknadeild- Haskoli Islands- Reykjavik- Iceland 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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