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Dr. Timothy A Lucas MD

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

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800 Chestnut Ave Altoona Lung Special Altoona PA, 16601
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Dr. Timothy Lucas practices Pulmonology in Altoona, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Lucas 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

Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1994

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 16 years of experience

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Dr. Timothy A Lucas MD's Practice location

Practice At 800 Chestnut Ave Altoona Lung Specialists

800 Chestnut Ave Altoona Lung Special -
Altoona, PA 16601
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New patients: 814-946-2846, 814-946-1273

800 CHESTNUT AVENUE -
ALTOONA, PA 16601
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Dr. Timothy A Lucas MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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