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What doctor specializes in pneumonia?

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Pneumonia treatment: Any of the following could successfully treat pneumonia: family practicioner, internal medicine, pediatrician, pulmonologist as an outpatient.

Answered 1/12/2017

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Dr. Michael Depietro answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Many: No doctor specializes in pneumonia but some doctors have special expertise in broader fields and may manage more severe pneumonia. Pulmonary -critical care physicians are specialists in lung diseases & "critical care" which involves managing patients needing life support. Infectious disease doctors are expert in complex infections. Both/ either may be involved in serious or complicated situations.

Answered 1/5/2019

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