Monica Kraft
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Monica Kraft practices Pulmonology in Durham, NC. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kraft 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.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine- 2005
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2000
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease- 2004
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Treatments
- Intensive Care, Lung Problems, Airway Disease And More
Fellowships
- University of Colorado Denver, Pulmonary/Critical Care, CO, USA 1995
- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center 1991
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Donald M Rabil MD4101 N Roxboro St Durham NC 27704
- Dr. Christina Eleanor Barkauskas M.D.2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC 27710
- Dr. Alice Lee Gray MDDuke University Medical Ctr Durham NC 27710
- Dr. Maria P Rivera MD300 Meadowmont Village Circle Chapel Hill NC 27517
- Dr. Peter Kussin M.D.2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC 27710
- Dr. Scott L. Shofer M.D., PH.D3643 N Roxboro St Durham NC 27704