Dr. Lawrence E. Slama, MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
9700 N 91st St Suite A200 Scottsdale AZ, 85258About
Dr. Lawrence Slama practices Pulmonology in Scottsdale, AZ. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Slama 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1975
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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