Dr. Yaw Ofori Abu, MD

Dr. Yaw Abu is a pulmonologist who earned his medical degree from the University of Ghana Medical School and completed his residency at Harlem Hospital Center. With nearly four decades of experience in lung and respiratory care, he brings extensive expertise to treating patients with breathing difficulties. Dr. Abu is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Abu practices at Lakeside Medical Center and HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, with locations in Loxahatchee and Belle Glade, Florida. He specializes in helping patients who experience breathing problems and shortness of breath, particularly during physical activity. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function tests to assess lung capacity and bronchodilator testing to evaluate how well breathing medications work. Patients have given Dr. Abu an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 for his care.