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Dr. Philip Pirtle, MD
Pulmonary Disease*
3.9 (14)
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Overview of Dr. Philip Pirtle, MD
Dr. Philip Pirtle, MD is a Pulmonologist in Houston, TX. They specialize in Pulmonary Disease, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Medicine. They graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch and is affiliated with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Pirtle an average 3.9 star rating.
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D.e.y. Optical Ltd.13300 Hargrave Rd Ste 300, Houston, TX 77070 Directions (281) 357-0111
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Rib Fracture
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Swine Flu
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Viral Infection
Wegener's Granulomatosis
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Arterial Line Insertion
Bronchoscopy
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Central Line Insertion
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Endotracheal Intubation
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Mechanical Ventilation
Placement of Pulmonary Artery Catheter
Pulmonary Function Test
Pulmonary Management of Neuromuscular Disorders
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Respiratory Management
Sleep Study
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Thoracentesis
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Pulmonary Disease
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About Dr. Philip Pirtle, MD
Specialties*
- Pulmonary Disease
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Years of Experience
- 34 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
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NPI Number
- 1265455950
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Education & Certifications
Fellowship
- John Sealy Hospital
Fellowship
Internship
- John Sealy Hospital
Internship
Medical Education
- University of Texas Medical Branch
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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