Dr. Ross N Futerfas M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
5325 Northgate Dr Suite 209 Bethlehem PA, 18017About
Dr. Ross Futerfas practices Pulmonology in Bethlehem, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Futerfas 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
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1984
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