Dr. Dena Kay L'heureux MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2055 W Hospital Dr Suite 175 Tucson AZ, 85704About
Dr. Dena L'heureux practices Pulmonology in Tucson, AZ. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. L'heureux 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
University of Arizona College of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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Treatments
- Asthma
- Heart Disease
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