Dr. Patrick Koo M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
263 Farmington Ave Farmington CT, 06030About
Dr. Patrick Koo practices Pulmonology in Farmington, CT. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Koo 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.
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