Dr. Neil R Horning MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1601 Nw 114th St Suite 347 Clive IA, 50325About
Dr. Neil Horning practices Pulmonology in Clive, IA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Horning 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1992
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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