
Dr. Kara J Johnson MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1453 Rocky Ln Saint Paul MN, 55122About
Dr. Kara Johnson practices Pulmonology in Saint Paul, MN. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Johnson 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.
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