Dr. Richard E Winn MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
3601 4th St # Ms 9410 Lubbock TX, 79430About
Dr. Richard Winn practices Pulmonology in Lubbock, TX. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Winn 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 1975
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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