Dr. Steven Phillip Bennett MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
Madigan Army Medical Ctr 9040 Reid St Tacoma WA, 98431About
Dr. Steven Bennett practices Pulmonology in Tacoma, WA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Bennett 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 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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