Dr. George R Hancock M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
790 W Orange Ave Suite C El Centro CA, 92243About
Dr. George Hancock practices Pulmonology in El Centro, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Hancock 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
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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