Dr. Jose Angel Santiago M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1200 Hospital Dr Suite 4 Opelousas LA, 70570About
Dr. Jose Santiago practices Pulmonology in Opelousas, LA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. 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.
Education and Training
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1996
Tulane University of Louisiana 1994
Tulane University School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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