Alana John M.D
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
700 HIGH ST WILLIAMSPORT PA, 17701About
Dr. Alana John practices Pulmonology in WILLIAMSPORT, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. John 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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