Dr. Lawrence Arthur Baker M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
227 W Janss Rd Suite 250 Thousand Oaks CA, 91360About
Dr. Lawrence Baker practices Pulmonology in Thousand Oaks, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Baker 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 Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1973
University of California 1973
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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