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Dr. Francis Pimentel is a family medicine physician with additional expertise in emergency medicine who has been practicing for over five decades. He earned his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and brings extensive experience to his dual specialties. Dr. Pimentel is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations in his community.
Dr. Pimentel practices at South Fork Medical Clinic in Whitley City, Kentucky, and maintains hospital privileges at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He specializes in treating breathing problems and evaluating pulmonary nodules for patients experiencing shortness of breath. His practice offers comprehensive lung function testing, asthma challenge tests, and bronchodilator reversibility testing to help diagnose and manage respiratory conditions.
Dr. Pimentel practices at South Fork Medical Clinic in Whitley City, Kentucky, and maintains hospital privileges at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He specializes in treating breathing problems and evaluating pulmonary nodules for patients experiencing shortness of breath. His practice offers comprehensive lung function testing, asthma challenge tests, and bronchodilator reversibility testing to help diagnose and manage respiratory conditions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 54 years of experience
- 2 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, English
- University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
South Fork Medical Clinic Pllc
71 Medical LnWhitley City, KY 42653 Tel: (606) 376-7212
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Med School: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine | |||
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Francis J Pimentel has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Francis J Pimentel has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
54 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated in 1972
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Francis Pimentel affiliated with?
- Dr. Francis Pimentel is affiliated with Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
- What languages does Dr. Francis Pimentel speak?
- Dr. Francis Pimentel speaks Spanish and English.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Francis Pimentel?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Francis Pimentel here on Vitals.
- Does Dr. Francis Pimentel accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Francis Pimentel accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Where is Dr. Francis Pimentel's office located?
- Dr. Francis Pimentel's office is located at 71 Medical Ln, Whitley City, KY, 42653.
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