Dr. Masaru Chiba MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2805 5th Street Suite 100 Rapid City SD, 57701About
Dr. Masaru Chiba practices Pulmonology in Rapid City, SD. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Chiba 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
Kyoto Univ, Fac of Med, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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