Dr. Scott G Donaldson M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
375 Municipal Dr Suite 218 Richardson TX, 75080About
Dr. Scott Donaldson practices Pulmonology in Richardson, TX. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Donaldson 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
Univ of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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Fellowships
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Pulmonary and Critical Care- Dallas, Texas
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