Dr. Ronald Tung M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
18433 Roscoe Blvd Suite 214 Northridge CA, 91325About
Dr. Ronald Tung practices Pulmonology in Northridge, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Tung 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
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1976
New York University School of Medicine 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Hives (urticaria)
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