
Dr. Betty Chang MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
5th Ambulatory Care Ctr 2211 Lomas Blvd. Ne Albuquerque NM, 87131About
Dr. Betty Chang practices Pulmonology in Albuquerque, NM. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Chang 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.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- Dr. Oleh Wasyl Hnatiuk M.D.1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ALBUQUERQUE NM 87131
- Dr. Akshay Sood MD1 University Of New Mexico Albuquerque NM 87131
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2211 LOMAS BOULEVARD NE ALBUQUERQUE NM 87106