
Dr. Fernando Holguin MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1754 Ridgewood Drive Atlanta GA, 30307About
Dr. Fernando Holguin 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. Holguin 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 La Salle- Esc Mexicana De Med- Mexico Df- Mexico 1991
La Salle University, Master of Science In Nursing, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Philadelphia, Pa. 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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