Dr. George W Burke M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1603 Santa Rosa Rd Suite 101 Henrico VA, 23229About
Dr. George Burke practices Pulmonology in Henrico, VA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Burke 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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