Mrs. Estrellita Velez jo MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
12820 S Ridgeland Ave Suite B Palos Heights IL, 60463About
Dr. Estrellita Velez jo practices Pulmonology in Palos Heights, IL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Velez jo 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
Cebu Institute of Medicine 1987
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