Prof. Joseph Justin Contiguglia MD, MPH&TM, MBA
Aerospace Medicine Specialist | Aerospace Medicine
3121 Magnolia Ln Ocean Springs MS, 39564About
Dr. Joseph Contiguglia is an aerospace medicine specialist practicing in Ocean Springs, MS. Dr. Contiguglia provides primary care services for professionals like pilots and crewmembers who work and travel in the air or space. As an aerospace medicine specialist, Dr. Contiguglia discovers, manages and prevents health issues that result from traveling in extreme environments. These physicians are particularly trained in diseases that may arise from air travel, and work to keep airmen healthy and safe.
Education and Training
Univ Di Siena, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia, Siena, Italy
University of Siena / Faculty of Medicine And Surgery 1975
Universit‡ degli Studi di Siena Facolt‡ di Medicina e Chirurgia 1975
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