Dr. Minerva B Covarrubias MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1222 Trotwood Ave Suite 503 Columbia TN, 38401About
Dr. Minerva Covarrubias practices Pulmonology in Columbia, TN. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Covarrubias 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
Rutgers 2000
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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