
Dr. Keith K Nam MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
3434 W Peterson Ave Suite 202 Chicago IL, 60659About
Dr. Keith Nam practices Pulmonology in Chicago, IL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Nam 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
Yonsei Univ, Coll of Med, Sudai-Moon-ku, Seoul, So Korea 1966
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
Yonsei University College of Medicine 1966
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Ikemefula Ekekwe MD2900 N Lake Shore Dr Chicago IL 60657
- Dr. Joseph K Rosman M.D.1501 S California Ave Chicago IL 60608
- Dr. Mark William Landmeier M.D.2160 S 1st Ave Maywood IL 60153
- Dr. Manu Jain MD675 N Saint Clair St Chicago IL 60611
- Dr. Frank Becker MD680 N Lake Shore Dr Chicago IL 60611
- Dr. Stephen R Amesbury MD675 W North Ave Melrose Park IL 60160
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5025 N PAULINA STREET CHICAGO IL 60640PRESENCE SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITALl
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355 RIDGE AVE EVANSTON IL 60202METHODIST HOSPITAL OF CHICAGOl
5025 N PAULINA STREET CHICAGO IL 60640