Dr. Brian Shigenobu Furukawa MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2200 Bergquist Drive Suite 1 Lackland TX, 78236About
Dr. Brian Furukawa practices Pulmonology in Lackland, TX. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Furukawa 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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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Delano S. Fabro D.O.2200 BERGQUIST DR Lackland TX 78236
- Dr. Jason M Mckinney MD7703 Floyd Curl Dr San Antonio TX 78229
- Dr. Charles P Andrews M.D.4410 Medical Dr San Antonio TX 78229
- Dr. Stephen S. Im M.D.12709 Toepperwein Rd San Antonio TX 78233
- Dr. Junji Henry Higuchi MD1303 Mccullough San Antonio TX 78212
- Dr. Jason Stamm M.D.2200 Berquist Drive Lackland TX 78236