Dr. Rick D Watson M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
200 W Pearl St Findlay OH, 45840About
Dr. Rick Watson practices Pulmonology in Findlay, OH. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Watson 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1975
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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