About
Dr. Richard Seidelman grew up in Philadelphia, earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and attended Hahnemann Medical School. , then earned his Pulmonary fellowship from George Washington University in 1989.
Dr. Seidelman holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine: one in Pulmonary Disease, earned in 1990, and one in Critical Care Medicine, earned in 1991. He moved to South Florida in 1989 to launch a private pulmonary practice and became the first pulmonologist to open a dedicated Pulmonary Medicine practice in Boynton Beach, Florida. He developed advanced expertise in interventional pulmonary techniques, including bronchoscopic laser airway treatment, airway stent placement, and thousands of thoracentesis procedures. He also has extensive experience with Pleurx catheter chest tube insertion for recurrent pleural fluid collections.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor's degree
Medical School
Hahnemann Medical School, Philadelphia
Residency
Internal Medicine, Georgetown University, Washington DC
Fellowship
Pulmonary Medicine, George Washington University (1989)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Seidelman right for?
Dr. Seidelman is the right choice for patients dealing with lung disease, pulmonary conditions, or complex airway issues. His dual board certifications in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine make him particularly valuable for patients with serious or recurring respiratory concerns. Those needing advanced interventional procedures, including thoracentesis or management of pleural effusions, benefit from his deep procedural experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Seidelman specializes in pulmonology, internal medicine, and critical care. He focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of lung disease and has particular expertise in advanced interventional pulmonary techniques.
Yes. The American Board of Internal Medicine certified Dr. Seidelman in Pulmonary Disease in 1990 and in Critical Care Medicine in 1991.
Dr. Seidelman performs bronchoscopic laser treatment of the airway and places airway stents. He has also performed thousands of thoracentesis procedures and has extensive experience with Pleurx catheter chest tube insertion for managing recurrent pleural fluid collections.
C. He then earned his Pulmonary fellowship from George Washington University in 1989.
Dr. Seidelman has practiced pulmonary medicine in South Florida since 1989. He was the first pulmonologist to open a dedicated Pulmonary Medicine practice in Boynton Beach, Florida.
Yes. Dr. Seidelman holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine. His background includes extensive experience managing serious and complex pulmonary and critical care conditions.
Doctor profile last updated June 12, 2026