Dr. Thomas Paul Splan M.D,
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
202 TIDES RUN YORKTOWN VA, 23692About
Dr. Thomas Splan practices Pulmonology in Norfolk, VA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Splan 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1970
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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