
Dr. Joseph Itodo Ameh M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
720 W Oak St Suite 201 Kissimmee FL, 34741About
Dr. Joseph Ameh practices Pulmonology in Kissimmee, FL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Ameh 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
University Lagos 1994
University Lagos
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Fellowships
- Pulmonary Diseases - (University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey)
- University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey
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Practice At 720 W Oak St Suite 201
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Practice At 1121 N Central Ave Suite B
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325 CYPRESS PKWY KISSIMMEE FL 34758ST CLOUD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
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13535 NEMOURS PKWY ORLANDO FL 32827