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Dr. Howard Diener, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
4.8 (155)
Map Pin Small Sarasota, FL
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Howard Diener, MD

Dr. Howard Diener, MD is a Pulmonologist in Sarasota, FL. They specialize in Pulmonary Disease, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Medicine. They graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital and HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital. Dr. Diener, completed a residency at Cleveland Clinic. Patients rated Dr. Diener an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Diener works at All Childrens Hospital in Sarasota, FL with other offices in Hendersonville, NC. They frequently treat conditions like Shortness of Breath, Asphyxia and Hypoxemia and Asthma along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Diener's Office Locations

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    Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
    1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 917-1087
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    Doctors Hospital of Sarasota
    5731 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 342-1100
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    3930 Bee Ridge Rd Bldg C, Sarasota, FL 34233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 923-8353
  4. 4
    Michael P. Sassaris M.d. PA
    3920 Bee Ridge Rd # C, Sarasota, FL 34233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 923-8353
  5. 5
    Carolina Lung and Sleep At Pardee
    705 6th Ave W Ste A, Hendersonville, NC 28739 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 696-2570

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  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital
  • HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

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Asthma
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Chronic Bronchiolitis
Low Blood Oxygen Level
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Bronchitis
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Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
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Pulmonary Hypertension
Rib Fracture
Ulcerative Colitis
Bronchoscopy
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Acute Pharyngitis
Asbestosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Breathing Disorders
Bronchiolitis
Bronchospasm
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Emphysema
Empyema
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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Influenza (Flu)
Lung Abscess
Lung Nodule
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Partial Lung Collapse
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonia
Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Respiratory Diseases
Respiratory Failure
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Sarcoidosis
Sepsis
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Swine Flu
Systemic Sclerosis
Thyroid Cancer
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tuberculosis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Breath Testing
Bronchoprovocation Test
Central Line Insertion
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Endotracheal Intubation
Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
Intubation
Mechanical Ventilation
Pulmonary Function Test
Pulmonary Procedures
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Sleep Study
Thoracentesis
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    About Dr. Howard Diener, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pulmonary Disease

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    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1326033895
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • George Washington University Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Cleveland Clinic
    Residency
    Internship
    • Cleveland Clinic
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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    Dr. Howard Diener, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Diener is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Diener has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Diener has seen patients for Shortness of Breath, Asphyxia and Hypoxemia and Asthma, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Diener on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    155 patients have reviewed Dr. Diener. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Diener.

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