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Weill Cornell Medicine - Pulmonary425 East 61st Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10065 map
Dr. Lester Blair is a critical care pulmonologist in New York. He diagnoses and treats patients suffering from severe respiratory disease, like emphysema or COPD.
Weill Cornell Medicine - Pulmonary
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Lester W. Blair is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(646) 962-0330
Address
425 East 61st Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10065
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
Dr. Lester Blair graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1974.
Dr. Blair has one office in New York where he specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care, Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonology.
Dr. Blair works with twelve doctors including Dr. John Arbo and Dr. David Berlin.
Specialties
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Pulmonary Critical Care
Critical care pulmonologists are trained in two closely-related areas of medicine: pulmonology & critical care. Dr. Blair treats patients suffering from life-threatening pulmonary disorders and diseases. These may include emphysema, pneumonia, lung cancer or COPD. As a critical care specialist, Dr. Blair is also trained to stabilize patients who are in critical condition and require mechanical ventilation.
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Critical Care Medicine
Critical care specialists like Dr. Blair 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. Blair may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
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Pulmonology
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Blair 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.
Education & Training
Hospital Affiliations
- The New York and Presbyterian Hospital
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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