Dr. Thomas Valentine Burke MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
700 High St Williamsport PA, 17701About
Dr. Thomas Burke practices Pulmonology in Williamsport, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Burke manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia Pa 1980
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 1980
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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