Dr. Joel L Adams M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
500 N Washington Ave Suite 100 Odessa TX, 79761About
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
Treatments
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Vascular Disease
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