Dr. Firas Koura M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
200 Medical Center Dr 2m Hazard KY, 41701About
Dr. Firas Koura practices Pulmonology in Hazard, KY. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Koura 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
University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria MD
University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine 1988
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1988
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