Joseph Hubaykah, MD

Pulmonology and Critical Care

Zephyrhills

Accepting new patients

About Joseph Hubaykah, MD

Dr. Hubaykah is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care. He completed his internal medicine residency at Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, MD and was fellowship trained in pulmonary and critical care medicine at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital.

Dr. Hubaykah has extensive experience diagnosing and treating a wide range of respiratory conditions. His areas of expertise include asthma, bronchitis, COPD, emphysema, lung cancer, pneumonia, pneumothorax, lung disease, and lung trauma. He also provides comprehensive pulmonary critical care for patients with complex or acute respiratory issues.

Dr. Hubaykah offers advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as bronchoscopy, pulmonary function testing, and nebulizer therapy to ensure accurate assessments and effective treatment plans. Known for his clear communication and thoughtful approach, he is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care that prioritizes both clinical excellence and individual needs.

He is married with four children and spends as much time as possible with his family. He enjoys fishing, tinkering in his garden, and “dabbling“ in chess.

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care

Medical Education

American University of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon

Internship/Residency

Good Samaritan Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Saint Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital
New York, NY
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Hospital Memberships

AdventHealth Zephyrhills
AdventHealth Dade City

Special Interests

Asthma
Bronchitis
COPD
Emphysema
Lung Cancer
Lung Disease
Lung Trauma
Pneumonia
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine

Services

Bronchoscopy
Nebulizer
Pulmonary Function Test

Zephyrhills 6606 Stadium Drive Zephyrhills, FL 33542

Zephyrhills

6606 Stadium Drive
Zephyrhills, Florida 33542

Directions

Zephyrhills

6606 Stadium Drive
Zephyrhills, Florida 33542

P: (813) 788-6540
F: (813) 355-5063

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BC Advantage 65
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CarePlus

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Devoted Medicare

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Medicare

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Private Healthcare System (PHCS)

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Tricare

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WellMed

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