Dr. Gloria E. Westney, MD, MSCR, FCCP
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
75 Piedmont Ave Suite 700 Atlanta GA, 30303About
Dr. Gloria Westney practices Pulmonology in Atlanta, GA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Westney 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 Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1986
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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