Dr. Thomas Douglas Verdegem MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
420 W Rowland St Covina CA, 91723About
Thomas Verdegem, MD, is board certified in internal medicine with sub-specialty in pulmonary disease. He additionally practices critical care medicine. Dr. Verdegem earned his medical degree from USC ...
Education and Training
Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1983
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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Expert Publications
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- Southern California Super Doctors 2010-2012
Professional Memberships
- Fellow Society Memberships
Fellowships
- L.A. County + USC Medical Center, Pulmonary Diseases - Los Angeles, California
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