Dr. Pedro Lopez MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
701 University Blvd E Suite 711 Tuscaloosa AL, 35401About
Dr. Pedro Lopez practices Pulmonology in Tuscaloosa, AL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Lopez 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 South Al Coll of Med, Mobile Al 1987
University of South Alabama College of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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