Dr. Richard Charles Hale D.O.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
100 N ACADEMY AVE DANVILLE PA, 17822About
Dr. Richard Hale practices Pulmonology in DANVILLE, PA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Hale 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
Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1979
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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