Dr. Richard Rothfleisch M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
281 N 12th St Suite Lla Lehighton PA, 18235About
Dr. Richard Rothfleisch practices Pulmonology in Lehighton, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Rothfleisch 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.
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