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Dr. Lawrence Alan Coskey M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1720 El Camino Real Suite 150 Burlingame CA, 94010About
Dr. Lawrence Coskey practices Pulmonology in Burlingame, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Coskey 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1987
University of Michigan Medical School 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Robert M Jasmer M.D.1720 El Camino Real Burlingame CA 94010
- Dr. Mehran Farid-moayer M.D.1720 El Camino Real Burlingame CA 94010
- Dr. Charles Knox Everett M.D.1720 EL CAMINO REAL BURLINGAME CA 94010
- Dr. Richard Brent Morgan MD1501 Trousdale Dr Burlingame CA 94010
- Mr. Anthony Russo MD1750 El Camino Real Burlingame CA 94010
- Dr. Donald Ho M.D.1720 El Camino Real Burlingame CA 94010
Nearest Hospitals
MILLS-PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTERl
1501 TROUSDALE DRIVE BURLINGAME CA 94010SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTERl
222 W 39TH AVE SAN MATEO CA 94403KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCOl
1200 EL CAMINO REAL SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CA 94080