Dr. Leonard B Berkowitz MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1 Medical Center Blvd Prof. Bldg. 2 Suite Chester PA, 19013About
Dr. Leonard Berkowitz practices Pulmonology in Chester, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Berkowitz 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
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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