Dr. Leonard Y Cosmo MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2919 W Swann Ave Suite 202 Tampa FL, 33609About
Dr. Leonard Cosmo practices Pulmonology in Tampa, FL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Cosmo 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 Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr 1981
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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