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Dr. Brian R Birnbaum, DO

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

8002 Kew Gardens Rd Ste 402 Kew Gardens NY, 11415
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About

Dr. Brian Birnbaum practices Pulmonology in Kew Gardens, NY. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in diagnosing and treating diseases of the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system. Dr. Birnbaum also practices Critical Care medicine, managing patients with life threatening conditions and/or those who require life support such as mechanical ventilation while in the hospital. He is specially trained in managing conditions of the chest, such as pneumonia, asthma, COPD/emphysema, pulmonary embolism, and complicated chest infections.

Education and Training

NYCOM DO 2016

Syracuse University B.S. Biochemistry 2011

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine)

Pulmonary Disease (Internal Medicine)

Provider Details

Male English

Areas of expertise and specialization

AsthmaEmphysemaPneumoniaPulmonary embolismChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)Lung cancer

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Chest Physicians  
  • American Thoracic Society  
  • American Board of Internal Medicine  
  • American Board of Medical Specialties  
  • American Medical Association  

Internships

  • Zucker school of medicine at Hofstra Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital

Fellowships

  • Zucker school of medicine at Hofstra Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • AMA, ACCP

What do you attribute your success to?

  • having a supportive family, friends, educators, and team of coworkers.

Dr. Brian R Birnbaum, DO's Practice location

Northwell Health-Kew Gardens Medicine & Surgical Specialties

8002 Kew Gardens Rd Ste 402 -
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
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