Barrington L Nelson m d
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1801 Se Hillmoor Dr Suite C103 Port Saint Lucie FL, 34952About
Dr. Barrington Nelson m d practices Pulmonology in Port Saint Lucie, FL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Nelson m d 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
Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of The West Indies (Jamaica) 1985
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