Dr. Joseph Leslie Pean MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2121 Pease St Suite 304 Harlingen TX, 78550About
Dr. Joseph Pean practices Pulmonology in Harlingen, TX. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Pean 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 Veracruzana-Veracruz- Fac De Med- Veracruz- Mexico 1980
Universidad Veracruzana, Veracruz 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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