Dr. Michael Blechner, MD

Dr. Michael Blechner specializes in pulmonology, focusing on respiratory conditions that affect breathing and lung function. They earned their medical degree from Sackler School of Medicine and completed residency training at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. With 18 years of experience treating patients with lung and breathing disorders, Dr. Blechner communicates with patients in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Blechner practices at Saint Joseph's Wayne Medical Center with locations in Paterson, Wayne, and Rochelle Park, New Jersey. They treat patients with asthma, including pediatric cases, and sleep apnea. Dr. Blechner performs specialized lung tests such as pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to diagnose breathing problems. They also conduct asthma challenge tests to help determine the best treatment approaches for patients with respiratory conditions.