Dr. Vernon Nessan MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
702 23rd Ave Se Puyallup WA, 98372About
Dr. Vernon Nessan practices Pulmonology in Puyallup, WA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Nessan 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 Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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