Dr. Michael Algus M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
140 Hospital Dr Bennington VT, 05201About
Dr. Michael Algus practices Pulmonology in Bennington, VT. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Algus 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.
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