Michael Hoffman MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
540 E JEFFERSON ST STE 301 IOWA CITY IA, 52245About
Dr. Michael Hoffman practices Pulmonology in IOWA CITY, IA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Hoffman 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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