Dr. Christian Butcher M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
400 N STATE OF FRANKLIN RD JOHNSON CITY TN, 37604About
Dr. Christian Butcher practices Pulmonology in Roanoke, VA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Butcher 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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