
Dr. Peter Chen M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1959 Ne Pacific St Seattle WA, 98195About
Dr. Peter Chen practices Pulmonology in Seattle, WA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Chen 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
Medical College of Wisconsin 2011
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- Dr. Amy Jane Markezich MD1135 116th Ave Ne Bellevue WA 98004
- Jeffrey David Edelman OtherUniversity Of Washington Medical Ctr Seattle WA 98195
- Dr. Steven H Kirtland MD1100 9th Ave Seattle WA 98101
- Dr. Ganesh Raghu MDUniversity Of Washington Medical Ctr Seattle WA 98195
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VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTERl
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201 - 16TH AVENUE EAST SEATTLE WA 98112SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITALl
4800 SAND POINT WAY NE, PO BOX C-5371 SEATTLE WA 98105