
Dr. Msalam Mtanous Sara M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
227 N Jackson Ave San Jose CA, 95116About
Dr. Msalam Sara practices Pulmonology in SAN JOSE, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Sara 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
Graduate Hospital, Drexel Pulmonary 2000
Brown University Critical Care 1998
New York Medical College Internal Medicine 1994
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine)
Pulmonary Disease (Internal Medicine)
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- American College of Chest Physicians
Dr. Msalam Mtanous Sara M.D.'s Practice location
UNILAB CORPORATION
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Cyrus Shariat MD175 N. Jackson Ave. San Jose CA 95116
- Dr. Koorosh Cyrus Shariat MD FCCP175 N Jackson Ave San Jose CA 95116
- Dr. Veronica Nicole Ortiz M.D.227 N JACKSON AVE SAN JOSE CA 95116
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Nearest Hospitals
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225 N JACKSON AVENUE SAN JOSE CA 95116