Dr. Brad Broussard MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
155 Hospital Dr. Suite 206 Lafayette LA, 70503About
Dr. Brad Broussard 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. Broussard 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
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2003
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
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