Dr. Douglas Brent Mcquaid MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
619 19th St S Birmingham AL, 35249About
Dr. Douglas Mcquaid practices Pulmonology in Birmingham, AL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Mcquaid 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
University of Virginia / Main Campus 2005
University of Virginia School of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
Provider Details
Treatments
- Emphysema
- Heart Disease
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Bronchiectasis
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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