
Dr. Maria Ines Velez M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
903 W MARTIN ST SAN ANTONIO TX, 78207About
Dr. Maria Velez practices Pulmonology in SAN ANTONIO, TX. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Velez 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.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Delano S. Fabro D.O.2200 BERGQUIST DR Lackland TX 78236
- Dr. Thomas Bruce Zanders D.O., FACP3851 Roger Brooke Dr San Antonio TX 78234
- Dr. Charles P Andrews M.D.4410 Medical Dr San Antonio TX 78229
- Dr. Peter S. Fornos MD311 Camden St San Antonio TX 78215
- Dr. Jason M Mckinney MD7703 Floyd Curl Dr San Antonio TX 78229
- Dr. Jason Stamm M.D.2200 Berquist Drive Lackland TX 78236
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BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTERl
111 DALLAS STREET SAN ANTONIO TX 78205CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIOl
333 NORTH SANTA ROSA STREET SAN ANTONIO TX 78207