Dr. Juan Carlos Malpica-santiago M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
101 AVE SAN PATRICIO GUAYNABO PR, 00968About
Dr. Juan Malpica-santiago practices Pulmonology in GUAYNABO, PR. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Malpica-santiago 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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