Dr. Paul Francis Lewis MD
Infectious Disease Specialist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Infectious Diseases
707 Sw Gaines St Portland OR, 97239About
Dr Lewis consults on hospitalized patients with infectious disease problems or concerns. He also serves as a local public health officer in the Portland Metro area.
Education and Training
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1957
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- 1994
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Infections
Fellowships
- U/WA PROG, SEATTLE, WA,, Infectious Diseases 1991
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Washington 1994
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