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Dr. Joel L Adams M.D., Pulmonologist
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Dr. Joel L Adams M.D.

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

4/5(8)
500 N Washington Ave Suite 100 Odessa TX, 79761
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Joel Adams practices Pulmonology in Odessa, TX. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Adams 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 Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1963

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Asthma
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Joel L Adams M.D.'s Practice location

Joel Adams

500 N Washington Ave Suite 100 -
Odessa, TX 79761
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New patients: 432-580-9444
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500 N WASHINGTON AVE STE 100 -
ODESSA, TX 79761
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New patients: 432-580-9444
Fax: 432-580-9555

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Patient Experience with Dr. Adams


4.0

Based on 8 reviews

Dr. Joel L Adams M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 8 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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