Dr. Alpha Jerome Anders M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2801 H St Bakersfield CA, 93301About
Dr. Alpha Anders practices Pulmonology in Bakersfield, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Anders 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
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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