Dr. Paul Ronald Block M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
227 W Janss Rd Suite 305 Thousand Oaks CA, 91360About
Dr. Paul Block practices Pulmonology in Thousand Oaks, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Block 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
Univ of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1969
University of Wales in Great Britain 1969
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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