Dr. Maria del mar Torres-perez
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
Street Casia # 10 San Juan PR, 00918About
Dr. Maria del mar Torres-perez practices Pulmonology in San Juan, PR. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Torres-perez 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.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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