Dr. James R. Tierney M>D>
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
374 Elm St Gardner MA, 01440About
Dr. James Tierney practices Pulmonology in Gardner, MA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Tierney 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
U Mundial Dominicana (Umd)- Esc De Med (World Univ) (Closed ) 1986
World University 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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