Dr. Francis Eugene Tacka D.O.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2801 Osler Drive Suite 121 Grand Prairie TX, 75051About
Dr. Francis Tacka practices Pulmonology in Grand Prairie, TX. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Tacka 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
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1975
College Of Osteopathic Med and Surger 1975
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1975
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