
Dr. John S Schicchi MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
316 W 116th St Apt 4A New York NY, 10026About
Dr. John Schicchi 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. Schicchi 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.
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Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas MD
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