Dr. Takeshi Seto, MD

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Get to know Pulmonologist Dr. Takeshi Seto, who serves patients in Ottawa, Kansas.

An exceptional pulmonologist, Dr. Seto serves the community of Kansas at AdventHealth Specialty Care in Ottawa. He specializes in asthma, sleep apnea, allergies, sleep disorders, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Graduating from Creighton University in 1987, he went on to complete his residency in internal medicine at Truman Medical Center - West in 1990, followed by fellowships in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine at the same educational venue in 1992 and 1993, respectively.

As a testament of his continued education, the doctor is board-certified in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, sleep medicine, and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Pulmonology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. A pulmonologist is an internal medicine physician who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions and diseases that affect the lungs, bronchial tubes, and the respiratory system, including the nose, pharynx, and throat.

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