Dr. Ronald Joseph O'quin M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1135 116th Ave Ne Suite 610 Bellevue WA, 98004About
Dr. Ronald O'quin practices Pulmonology in Bellevue, WA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. O'quin 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 of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1976
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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