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Infectious Disease Specialist of Southern Colorado, PLLC2001 Lake Avenue, Pueblo, CO 81004 map
Dr. Victor Nwanguma is an infectious disease specialist in Pueblo. He cares for patients with infections that are difficult to diagnose and treat, and can be life-threatening.
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recommendJUN 06, 2015 • Missi E. in Denver, CO
I saw him when I was admitted in the hospital. It seems he is the only one that knows what was going on with me. The other doctors were telling me to ask him about this or that treatment. He goes above and beyond his duty to make sure I was well cared for.
Infectious Disease Specialist of Southern Colorado, PLLC
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Yes, Dr. Victor A. Nwanguma is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
2001 Lake Avenue, Pueblo, CO 81004
Office Hours
| Open | Lunch | Close | |
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| Mon | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
| Tue | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
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Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
Bio
Dr. Victor Nwanguma graduated from University of Bologna Faculty of Medicine in 2001 before completing a residency in Internal Medicine at University of Tennessee Health Science Center. He then completed a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Dr. Nwanguma has one office in Colorado where he specializes in Infectious Disease Medicine and Internal Medicine.
Specialties
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Infectious Disease Medicine
As an infectious disease specialist, Dr. Nwanguma is capable of preventing, diagnosing, and treating a wide variety of infectious diseases. Typically, patients with an infectious disease, such as malaria, will require highly specialized treatment or care. Dr. Nwanguma may also educate patients traveling to places around the world that have a high rate of infectious diseases; this is sometimes referred to as travel medicine.
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Nwanguma specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Nwanguma also can refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with severe kidney problems can be referred to a nephrologist for further medical tests or treatments.
Special Interests
- General Infectious Diseases
- HIV
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Travel Medicine
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Residency in Internal Medicine
Fellowship
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University of Tennessee Health Science Center • Memphis, Tennessee
Fellowship in Infectious Diseases
Languages Spoken
- English
- English (United States)
- Italian
Links & Social Media
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