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Dr. George Thompson M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1141 W Redondo Beach Blvd Suite 311 Gardena CA, 90247About
Dr. George Thompson practices Pulmonology in Gardena, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Thompson 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
Cleveland Metro Hospital, Oh - Internal Medicine MD
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Infectious Disease
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GEORGE THOMPSON JR. M.D. INC.
1141 W Redondo Beach Blvd Suite 311 -Gardena, CA 90247Get Direction
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MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF GARDENAl
1145 W REDONDO BEACH BLVD GARDENA CA 90247MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
1680 EAST 120TH STREET LOS ANGELES CA 90059