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Mr. Ben Frank Thompson MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2770 3rd Ave Suite 110 Lake Charles LA, 70601About
Dr. Ben Thompson practices Pulmonology in Lake Charles, LA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Thompson 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
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1975
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Lactancio Fernandes MD1980 Tybee Lane Lake Charles LA 70605
- Dr. Albert J Chinn MD501 Dr Michael Debakey Dr Lake Charles LA 70601
- Dr. Gregory Peter Geba M.D., DR.P.H.212 McNeese St. Lake Charles LA 70605
- Mr. Robert Craig Broussard MD2770 3rd Ave Lake Charles LA 70601
- Dr. Mohammed A. Amari M.D., FCCP524 south Ryan street Lake Charles LA 70601
- Dr. Clifford Armand Courville M.D.2770 3RD AVE STE 350 LAKE CHARLES LA 70601
Nearest Hospitals
CHRISTUS ST PATRICK HOSPITALl
524 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY STREET LAKE CHARLES LA 70601LAKE AREA MEDICAL CENTERl
4200 NELSON ROAD LAKE CHARLES LA 70605