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Jose E. Torres-palacios, MD150 Area Centro Medico, San Juan, PR 00921 map
Dr. Jose Torres-palacios is a pulmonologist in San Juan. He diagnoses and treats patients who suffer from respiratory or breathing problems such as asthma and COPD.
Jose E. Torres-palacios, MD
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Torres-palacios has one office in Puerto Rico where he specializes in Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine.
Specialties
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Pulmonology
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Torres-palacios may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
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Critical Care Medicine
Critical care specialists like Dr. Torres-palacios provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Torres-palacios may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
Languages Spoken
- English
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