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Dr. Stephen Derdak D.O.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
527 N Leona St San Antonio TX, 78207About
Dr. Stephen Derdak practices Pulmonology in San Antonio, TX. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Derdak 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
Univ Of N Tx Hlth Sci Ctr- Tx Coll Osteo Med- Ft Worth Tx 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Practice At 527 N Leona St
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CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIOl
333 NORTH SANTA ROSA STREET SAN ANTONIO TX 78207BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTERl
111 DALLAS STREET SAN ANTONIO TX 78205UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEMl
4502 MEDICAL DR SAN ANTONIO TX 78229METHODIST HOSPITALl
7700 FLOYD CURL DR SAN ANTONIO TX 78229