Dr. James M Weiss M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
7677 Center Ave Suite 300 Huntington Beach CA, 92647About
Dr. James Weiss practices Pulmonology in Huntington Beach, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Weiss 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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