Dr. Alan Schecter is a pulmonologist in Great Neck. He diagnoses and treats patients who suffer from respiratory or breathing problems such as asthma and COPD.
Yes, Dr. Alan J. Schecter is accepting new patients at this office.
(516) 829-6887
233 East Shore Road, Suite 112, Great Neck, NY 11023
Dr. Alan Schecter graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1976.
Dr. Schecter has one office in New York where he specializes in Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Schecter works with thirteen doctors including Dr. Jeffrey Wolf and Dr. Rattan Patel.
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Schecter may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
Critical care specialists like Dr. Schecter provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Schecter may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
Sleep medicine specialists diagnose and treat various disorders and diseases relating to sleep. This can include a range of conditions including insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, nightmares and others. Dr. Schecter utilizes a variety of diagnostic tools including screening devices, overnight sleep studies or oximeters, among many others. Treatments can include CPAP therapy, implantation of sleep devices, counseling, lifestyle modifications, and others aimed at eliminating or alleviating the symptoms of sleep conditions.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Schecter, but only those who participate in Medicare.