Dr. Laurence Athos M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
19830 Lake Chabot Rd Suite D Castro Valley CA, 94546About
Dr. Laurence Athos practices Pulmonology in Castro Valley, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Athos 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 Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca 1976
University of California 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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