Dr. Jason M. Lawrence M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
70 MEDICAL CENTER CIR STE 308 FISHERSVILLE VA, 22939About
Dr. Jason Lawrence practices Pulmonology in FISHERSVILLE, VA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Lawrence 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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