Dr. Lisandra Perez-Colon, M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2225 Ponce Byp Ponce PR, 00717About
Dr. Lisandra Perez-Colon practices Pulmonology in Ponce, PR. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Perez-Colon 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
Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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