Dr. Patrick Scanlon D.O.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
41 Mall Rd Burlington MA, 01805About
Dr. Patrick Scanlon practices Pulmonology in METHUEN, MA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Scanlon 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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