Dr. Lactancio Fernandes MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1107 EARL FRYE BLVD STE 3 AMORY MS, 38821About
Dr. Lactancio Fernandes practices Pulmonology in Lake Charles, LA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Fernandes 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
American Univ Of The Caribbean- Sch Of Med- Plymouth- Montserrat 1983
American University of The Caribbean; Plymouth, Montserrat 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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