
Dr. Arnulfo N Santana MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
Hospital Hima Suite 133 Caguas PR, 00725About
Dr. Arnulfo Santana practices Pulmonology in Caguas, PR. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Santana 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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