Dr. Michael Alan Layton MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
7744 Bay St Unit 2 Sebastian FL, 32958About
Dr. Michael Layton practices Pulmonology in Sebastian, FL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Layton 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
Creighton University School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
Provider Details
Treatments
- Intensive Care, General Care
Fellowships
- PULMONARY DISEASE, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 1988
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