Dr. Irene Patricia Leech M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1040 Elm Ave Suite 307 Long Beach CA, 90813About
Dr. Irene Leech practices Pulmonology in Long Beach, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Leech 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1975
Washington University In St Louis School of Medicine,St Louis, Mo, United States 1975
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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