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Dr. Bruce Douglas Buchanan M.D.

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

Va American Lk # Al-111-Pc 9600 Veterans Drive Tacoma WA, 98493
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Dr. Bruce Buchanan 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. Buchanan 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

Med College Of Wisconsin 1969

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

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Dr. Bruce Douglas Buchanan M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Bruce Buchanan, MD

Va American Lk # Al-111-Pc 9600 Veterans Drive -
Tacoma, WA 98493
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New patients: 253-583-1157
Fax: 253-589-4151

Practice At 1708 E 44th St

1708 E 44th St -
Tacoma, WA 98404
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New patients: 253-597-4550, 253-471-4553
Fax: 253-474-5395, 253-597-4556

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