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Dr. Josef R Smith MD

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

6365 E Tanque Verde Rd #200 Tucson AZ, 85715

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Dr. Josef Smith practices Pulmonology in Tucson, AZ. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Smith 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

Northwestern Uniiversity 1951

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

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Dr. Josef R Smith MD's Practice location

Josef Smith, MD

6365 E Tanque Verde Rd #200 -
Tucson, AZ 85715
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Fax: 520-722-5887

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ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITALl

350 NORTH WILMOT ROAD TUCSON AZ 85711

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BANNER-UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER TUCSON CAMPUSl

1501 NORTH CAMPBELL AVENUE TUCSON AZ 85724

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