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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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Nearby Providers
- Jeffrey David Edelman OtherUniversity Of Washington Medical Ctr Seattle WA 98195
- Dr. Peter Joseph Leary MD MSUw Medical Ctr Seattle WA 98195
- Dr. Ganesh Raghu MDUniversity Of Washington Medical Ctr Seattle WA 98195
- Mark R Tonelli OtherUniversity Of Washington Medical Ctr Seattle WA 98195
- Moira L Aitken OtherUniversity Of Washington Medical Ctr Seattle WA 98195
- Dr. Andrew D Graustein M.D.1959 Ne Pacific St Box 356429 Seattle WA 98195
Nearest Hospitals
SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITALl
4800 SAND POINT WAY NE, PO BOX C-5371 SEATTLE WA 98105GROUP HEALTH CENTRAL HOSPITALl
201 - 16TH AVENUE EAST SEATTLE WA 98112VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTERl
925 SENECA ST SEATTLE WA 98101