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Expertise of Alaa Iskandar, MD

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Biography

Alaa Iskandar, MD, is board-certified in pulmonology, critical care and internal medicine. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Iskandar received his medical degree from the Ross University School of Medicine in Rosseau, Dominica. He went on to complete an internal medicine residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, followed by advanced fellowship training in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Areas Served
Tavares, FL
Languages Spoken
English
Education
  • Ross University School of Medicine
Residencies
  • Internal Medicine at Allegheny General Hospital
Fellowships
  • Transplant Hepatology at University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey
  • Critical Care Medicine at Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center

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Board Certification
  • Critical Care Medicine: The American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease: The American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine: The American Board of Internal Medicine

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Ages Accepted
  • Adults
  • Geriatrics
Conditions Treated
  • Alpha 1 Deficiency
  • Asthma
  • Atelectasis

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  • Breathing Difficulty
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Bronchitis
  • Chronic Cough
  • Chronic Fatigue
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Chronic Respiratory Failure
  • Emphysema
  • Hemoptysis
  • Interstitial lung disease
  • Lung nodules
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonary fibrosis
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
  • Shortness of breath
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Wheezing
Treatments Offered
  • Aspira/Pleurex Catheter Management
  • Pleurex Catheter Management
  • Portable Ventilator Management

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  • Tracheostomy
Procedures and Tests
  • 6 Minute Walk Test
  • Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Testing
  • Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) test

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  • Bronchoscopy
  • Chest X-Ray
  • Chest radiography (CXR)
  • Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
  • Lung Cancer Screening Computed Tomography (CT)
  • Overnight Oximetry
  • PET Scans
  • Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)
  • Sleep Studies (PSG/Titrations/Home Study)
  • Ultrasound Guided Thoracentesis

Insurances accepted by Alaa Iskandar, MD

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  • AHS MC
  • Aetna
  • Av-Med Commercial
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Coventry/First Health
  • Devoted Health Medicare
  • FHHS/AdventHealth
  • Florida Community Care Medicaid
  • Florida HealthCare Plans
  • Freedom Medicare
  • Humana

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  • Longevity Health Plan
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Molina
  • MultiPlan/Beechstreet/Private Healthcare Systems
  • NPPN PPO/Coalition America
  • Optimum
  • Simply Health Plans
  • Sunshine State
  • Tricare
  • United
  • VA Community Care Network
  • WellCare Health Plan
  • Work Comp

Reviews and Comments for Alaa Iskandar, MD

4.8stars rating (225reviews)

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Question: What locations does Alaa Iskandar, MD practice at?
Answer: Alaa Iskandar, MD practices at Tavares at 1876 Nightingale Ln, Tavares, FL, 32778. Learn more about Alaa Iskandar, MD at AdventHealth.
Question: What is Alaa Iskandar, MD's specialty?
Answer: Alaa Iskandar, MD specializes in Pulmonology. Learn more about Alaa Iskandar, MD at AdventHealth.
Question: What insurance does Alaa Iskandar, MD accept?
Answer: Alaa Iskandar, MD accepts Aetna, AHS MC, Av-Med Commercial, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Coventry/First Health, Devoted Health Medicare, FHHS/AdventHealth, Florida Community Care Medicaid, Florida HealthCare Plans, Freedom Medicare, Humana, Longevity Health Plan, Medicaid, Medicare, Molina, MultiPlan/Beechstreet/Private Healthcare Systems, NPPN PPO/Coalition America, Optimum, Simply Health Plans, Sunshine State, Tricare, United, VA Community Care Network, WellCare Health Plan and Work Comp. This list is for reference purposes only and is subject to change. Please check with your health plan to confirm that this doctor is included before scheduling an appointment. Learn more about Alaa Iskandar, MD at AdventHealth.
Question: What conditions does Alaa Iskandar, MD treat?
Answer: Alaa Iskandar, MD treats the following conditions: Alpha 1 Deficiency, Asthma, Atelectasis, Breathing Difficulty, Bronchiectasis, Bronchitis, Chronic Cough, Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Chronic Respiratory Failure, Emphysema, Hemoptysis, Interstitial lung disease, Lung nodules, Pleural Effusion, Pneumonia, Pulmonary fibrosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Sarcoidosis, Shortness of breath, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorders and Wheezing. Learn more about Alaa Iskandar, MD at AdventHealth.
Question: What health services does Alaa Iskandar, MD provide?
Answer: Alaa Iskandar, MD provides Pulmonary Care services. Learn more about Alaa Iskandar, MD at AdventHealth.