Dr. David Zaas M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. David Zaas practices Pulmonology in Durham, NC. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Zaas 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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