Dr. Bruce M Fleegler MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1921 Waldemere St Suite 705 Sarasota FL, 34239About
Dr. Bruce Fleegler practices Pulmonology in Sarasota, FL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Fleegler 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 Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1969
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1969
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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