Dr. Abbie Lynn Begnaud MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
University Of Kansas Medical Center 3901 Rainbow 1013 Wescoe, Ms2027 Kansas City KS, 66160About
Dr. Abbie Begnaud practices Pulmonology in Kansas City, KS. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Begnaud manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 2006
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
Provider Details
Treatments
- Lung Cancer
- Interventional Pulmonology
Fellowships
- University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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