Kathia Ortiz-Cantillo, MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1560 Park Ln Fernandina Beach FL, 32034About
Dr. Kathia Ortiz-Cantillo practices Pulmonology in Fernandina Beach, FL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Ortiz-Cantillo 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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Fellowships
- University of New Mexico
Professional Society Memberships
- Society of Critical Medicine, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Kathia A. Ortiz-cantillo M.D,1560 Park lane Fernandina Beach Fl 32034
- Dr. Jorge N Glass MD1348 S 18TH ST STE 210 FERNANDINA BEACH FL 32034
- Dr. John D Muir MD1250 S 18th St Fernandina Beach FL 32034