Dr. James S Bower MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
6420 Prospect Ave T303 Kansas City MO, 64132About
Dr. James Bower practices Pulmonology in Kansas City, MO. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Bower 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
Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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