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Dr. Mukesh Shah, MD

  • 7957 Painter Avenue Suite 201
  • Whittier,
  • California
  • 90602

Specialties

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonology
Gender
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
 

Dr. Dwight David, MD

  • 15111 Ewhittier Boulevard 102
  • Whittier,
  • California
  • 90603

Specialties

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonology
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 2 out of 5
 

Dr. Nadeem Chishti, MD

  • 12472 Washington Boulevard
  • Whittier,
  • California
  • 90602

Specialties

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonology
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Average recommendation rating*: 1 out of 5
 

Dr. Daniel Akhavan, MD

  • 12462 Putnam Street Suite 208
  • Whittier,
  • California
  • 90602

Specialties

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonology
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
 

Dr. Kiumars Saketkhoo, MD

  • 12462 Putnam Street Suite 208
  • Whittier,
  • California
  • 90602

Specialties

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonology
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Average recommendation rating*: 3 out of 5
 

Dr. Waldemar Sadowinski, MD

  • 12541 Lambert Road
  • Whittier,
  • California
  • 90606

Specialties

  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonology
Gender
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Dr. Imran Sharief, MD

  • 12462 Putnam Street Suite 208
  • Whittier,
  • California
  • 90602

Specialties

  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonology
Gender
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Dr. Franklin Ho, MD

  • 12401 Washington Boulevard
  • Whittier,
  • California
  • 90602

Specialties

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonology
Gender
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Dr. Hussein Nassr, MD

  • 12472 Washington Boulevard
  • Whittier,
  • California
  • 90602

Specialties

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Pulmonology
  • Sleep Medicine
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Whittier Information

Whittier, California is home to 9 practicing pulmonary doctors / pulmonologists who have offices in 1 county and 3 zip codes, including zip codes 90602, 90606, and 90603.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Whittier has a population of 84,473, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 pulmonary doctor / pulmonologist for every 9,385 residents.

California Information

California’s population is 36,142,137, and it is America’s third largest and most populous state. It also claims the highest and lowest altitudes in the lower 48 states. The lowest point in the country, Death Valley, is also home to the nation’s highest recorded temperature, 134 degrees. Tourists flock to this state for its many outdoor activities and attractions, including Universal Studios, Disneyland, Rodeo Drive shopping, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, wine country tours, and California’s numerous beaches and parks. Los Angeles is the nation’s second largest city, but California’s capital is Sacramento. The giant sequoias in California’s forests are among the oldest living things in the world, and a redwood in the Redwood National Park is said to be the world’s tallest tree, at 365 feet. California achieved statehood in 1850, and was named the Golden State after the beginning of the Gold Rush in 1848.

According to 2005 Census estimates, California has a population of 36,132,147. Of this population, 9,308,563 are under the age of 18 and 3,827,038 are at or above the age of 65.

Pulmonology Information

Description

Pulmonology involves the study and treatment of respiratory diseases and disorders. A pulmonary physician, or pulmonologist, treats diseases of the lungs, airways, and all other respiratory organs. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats pneumonia, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other respiratory problems, and uses a variety of invasive and non-invasive diagnostic techniques to help patients.

Diseases / Illnesses Treated

Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, but some of the most common are Broncho-Esophagology, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Lung Disorders, cystic fibrosis, Asthma, pectus excavatum, and Emphysema.

 
 

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