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Dr. Peter Roy Smethurst MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1310 W Stewart Dr Suite 410 Orange CA, 92868About
Dr. Peter Smethurst practices Pulmonology in Orange, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Smethurst 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
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 2000
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE MED CENTERl
101 CITY DRIVE SOUTH ORANGE CA 92868CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTYl
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1201 W LA VETA AVE ORANGE CA 92868UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE MED CENTERl
101 CITY DRIVE SOUTH ORANGE CA 92868