Mr. Thomas R Vendegna M.D
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1428 Phillips Ln Suite 203 San Luis Obispo CA, 93401About
Dr. Thomas Vendegna practices Pulmonology in San Luis Obispo, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Vendegna 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1990
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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