Dr. Benjamin Franklin Lewis MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1400 Amherst Street Winchester VA, 22601About
Dr. Benjamin Lewis practices Pulmonology in Winchester, VA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Lewis 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
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1975
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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