Dr. Robert Scanlon DO
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
101 Harris Industrial Blvd Suite A Vidalia GA, 30474Rating
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Dr. Robert Scanlon practices Pulmonology in Vidalia, GA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Scanlon 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 Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine 1988
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OPTIM MEDICAL CENTER - TATTNALLl
247 S MAIN STREET REIDSVILLE GA 30453CANDLER COUNTY HOSPITALl
400 CEDAR STREET METTER GA 30439OPTIM MEDICAL CENTER - TATTNALLl
247 S MAIN STREET REIDSVILLE GA 30453CANDLER COUNTY HOSPITALl
400 CEDAR STREET METTER GA 30439