Dr. Lee David Ettinger M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
914c Mar Walt Dr Fort Walton Beach FL, 32547About
Dr. Lee Ettinger practices Pulmonology in Fort Walton Beach, FL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Ettinger 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1978
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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