Dr. Francis M Dayrit MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1228 Colonial Commons Ct Suite 231 Lancaster SC, 29720About
Dr. Francis Dayrit practices Pulmonology in Lancaster, SC. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Dayrit 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 The Philippines- Coll Of Med- Manila- Philippines 1990
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Sleep Medicine
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