Dr. Nelson Antonio Fernandez M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
4888 Loop Central Dr Suite 700 Houston TX, 77081About
Dr. Nelson Fernandez practices Pulmonology in Houston, TX. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Fernandez 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
Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny 1977
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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