Dr. Joel Douglas Mermis MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
3901 Rainbow Blvd Kansas City KS, 66160About
Dr. Joel Mermis 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. Mermis 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
University of Wales in Great Britain 2003
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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- Bronchoscopy, Thoracentesis, Acute Respiratory Failure And More
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- Dr. Cynthia A Spilker M.D.2521 Glenn Hendren Dr Liberty MO 64068
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