Dr. William W Borron MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1111 Medical Center Blvd North 504 Marrero LA, 70072About
Dr. William Borron practices Pulmonology in Marrero, LA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Borron 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.
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Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1993
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