
Dr. Iraj Akhavan MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
315 W 50th St New York NY, 10019About
Dr. Iraj Akhavan practices Pulmonology in New York, NY. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Akhavan 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
Teheran Univ, Fac of Med, Teheran, Iran 1971
Iran University Of Med Science Tehran Iran 1971
Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Neuropathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Immunodeficiency
- Lupus
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Laryngitis
- H. Pylori
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Nearest Hospitals
LENOX HILL HOSPITALl
100 EAST 77TH STREET NEW YORK NY 10021