Dr. Kevin P. Sierra, MD, FCCP
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
4129 N Armenia Ave Tampa FL, 33607About
Kevin P. Sierra, MD, FCCP, is a board-certified pulmonologist, critical care physician, and internist, who welcomes patients at Tampa Lung Specialists in Tampa and Plant City, FL. Tampa Lung Specialists, P.A. is a group of board-certified physicians practicing pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine in and around Tampa, Florida. Dr. Sierra also practices at several local hospitals, including HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, AdventHealth Tampa, and BayCare Physician Partners. As a pulmonologist, he specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions and diseases of the respiratory tract. His areas of clinical expertise encompass critical care medicine, pulmonary medicine, and internal medicine. Licensed to practice in Florida, Texas, and Michigan, Dr. Sierra has a remarkable professional journey that spans over thirty-five years.
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Education and Training
Universidad Central del Este (UCE) Facultad de Medicina 1980
Board Certification
Pulmonary Disease (Internal Medicine)
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine)
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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Awards
- On-Time Doctor Award 2018 Vitals.com
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians
Fellowships
- Wayne State University School of Medicine pulmonary disease
Fellowships
- Wayne State University School of Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
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Get to know Pulmonologist Dr. Kevin P. Sierra, who serves patients throughout the State of Florida.
A skilled professional in the field of pulmonology, Dr. Sierra works at Tampa Lung Specialists, P.A. with offices in Tampa and Plant City, Florida.
Tampa Lung Specialists, P.A. is a group of board-certified physicians practicing pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine in and around Tampa, Florida. They also have a group of highly talented advanced registered nurse practitioners.
Locally, he is affiliated with St. Joseph’s Hospital-Tampa, Kindred Hospital Central Tampa, Tampa General Hospital, Tampa Community Hospital, Memorial Hospital of Tampa, and AdventHealth Tampa.
A graduate of the Faculty of Medicine at East Central University in the Dominican Republic, Dr. Sierra relocated to the United States to further his training. He performed his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in pulmonary disease at the Wayne State University School of Medicine.
In addition to being a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP), the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Pulmonology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. A pulmonologist is an internal medicine physician who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions and diseases that affect the lungs, bronchial tubes, and the respiratory system, including the nose, pharynx, and throat.
Honoring his 40+ year long career, Dr. Sierra has been the recipient of On-Time Doctor Award (2018, 2015).
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