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Dr. Joaquim Tavares, MD
Pulmonary Disease* Age 56
Dr. Joaquim Tavares, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joaquim Tavares, MD is a Pulmonologist in Las Vegas, NV.
Dr. Joaquim Tavares, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Joaquim Tavares, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 56
Las Vegas, NV
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joaquim Tavares, MD is a Pulmonologist in Las Vegas, NV.

About Dr. Joaquim Tavares, MD

Dr. Tavares graduated from University of Lisbon in 1990 and completed a residency at Flushing Hospital & Medical Center. Dr. Joaquim Tavares, MD is a Pulmonologist in Las Vegas, NV and has 36 years experience. Dr. Tavares currently practices at United Critical Care Lung and Sleep Medicine and is affiliated with Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center and Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Tavares has experience treating conditions like Pulmonary Embolism, Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis and Respiratory Failure among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Tavares's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tavares also speaks Portuguese and Spanish. Dr. Tavares is board certified in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

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Pulmonary Embolism
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Pulmonary Embolism
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Respiratory Failure
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Shortness of Breath
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Sleep Apnea
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Bronchitis
Sleep Study
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Acute Bronchitis
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Pulmonary Hypertension
Bronchoscopy
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Emphysema
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Acute Pharyngitis
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
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Airway Obstruction
Alkalosis
Asbestosis
Aspergillosis
Breathing-Related Sleep Disorders
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Chronic Sinusitis
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Sleep Disorders
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Thrombosis
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Airway Stenting
Argon Laser Treatment
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Arterial Line Insertion
Breath Testing
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Central Line Insertion
Chest Tube Insertion
Diagnostic Bronchoscopy
Endotracheal Intubation
Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
Interventional Bronchoscopy and-or Esophagoscopy
Mechanical Ventilation
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Placement of Pulmonary Artery Catheter
Pulmonary Function Test
Pulmonary Procedures
Respiratory Management
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Swan-Ganz Interpretation
Thoracentesis
Transbronchial Lung Biopsy
Treatment of Airway Obstruction

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Where Dr. Joaquim Tavares, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 United Critical Care Lung and Sleep Medicine
    6040 S Fort Apache Rd Ste 100, Las Vegas, NV 89148
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00

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Jul 02, 2019
Dr. Tarvaras is the best in his field. He always takes time and always makes me feel like he is concerned, caring. I would never go to any other lung specialist because, I have found the best. May GOD always watch over Dr. Tarvaras and his family.
Carol Sheehan — Jul 02, 2019
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Portuguese
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Pulmonary Disease
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Dr. Tavares frequently treats the following conditions: Pulmonary Embolism, Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis and Respiratory Failure. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joaquim Tavares, MD is affiliated with Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center and Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Joaquim Tavares, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Lisbon
    1990
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • Flushing Hospital & Medical Center
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
    2003
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Joaquim Tavares, MD Practices

  • Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center

    9300 W Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV

  • Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center

    3186 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV

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