Dr. Michael A Mistretta M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1603 Santa Rosa Rd Suite 101 Henrico VA, 23229About
Dr. Michael Mistretta 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. Mistretta 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
Stony Brook University School of Medicine 1989
State University of New York Upstate Medical University
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