Mr. Walter Dwayne Brown MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
155 Hospital Dr Suite 206 Lafayette LA, 70503About
Dr. Walter Brown practices Pulmonology in Lafayette, LA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Brown 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 Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1985
University of Mississippi School of Medicine 1985
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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