
Dr. Maria elena Vega sanchez MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1801 Butler Pike Apt 280 Conshohocken PA, 19428About
Dr. Maria elena Vega sanchez practices Pulmonology in Conshohocken, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Vega sanchez 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.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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