Dr. Hector E Mateo MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1030 President Ave Fall River MA, 02720About
Dr. Hector Mateo practices Pulmonology in Fall River, MA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Mateo 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
Universidad Iberoamericana, Santo Domingo MD
Universidad Iberomericana 1991
Universidad Nacional Pedro HenrÌquez UreÒa (UNPHU) Escuela de Medicina 1991
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