Dr. Christine Fukui MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
3288 Moanalua Rd Honolulu HI, 96819About
Dr. Christine Fukui practices Pulmonology in Honolulu, HI. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Fukui 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 Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1974
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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