Dr. Mark Vining Hendricks M.D
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
380 Hospital Dr Bldg A Ste 430 Macon GA, 31217About
Dr. Mark Hendricks practices Pulmonology in Macon, GA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Hendricks 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
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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