Dr. Carol M. Mason MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
200 W Esplanade Ave Suite 205 Kenner LA, 70065About
Dr. Carol Mason practices Pulmonology in New Orleans, LA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Mason 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1982
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1982
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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