Dr. Peter Lefort Whitesell M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
505 Dutchmans Ln Easton MD, 21601Rating
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Dr. Peter Whitesell practices Pulmonology in Easton, MD. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Whitesell 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Nearest Hospitals
UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CENTER AT EASTONl
219 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET EASTON MD 21601