Dr. Dominic J Roca M.D., PHD.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
190 W Broad St Stamford CT, 06902About
Dr. Dominic Roca practices Pulmonology in Stamford, CT. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Roca 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
SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine 1991
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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