Anthony Ashkar, DO

Dr. Anthony Ashkar specializes in pulmonology and internal medicine, bringing 16 years of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 2013. Dr. Ashkar furthered his training with a fellowship at Ascension Providence Hospital - Southfield Campus, completing his specialized pulmonology education in 2017. He provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Ashkar practices at UH St. John Medical Center in Westlake, Ohio, where he focuses on treating patients with serious breathing conditions. His expertise includes caring for individuals with chronic lung disease and COPD, helping them manage these long-term respiratory challenges. He also treats patients experiencing respiratory failure, providing critical care when breathing becomes severely compromised. Dr. Ashkar performs specialized procedures including pulmonary function testing to …evaluate how well the lungs work and CT scans of the chest to get detailed images of lung structure.