Dr. John S. Burr M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1302 Franklin Ave #2200 Normal IL, 61761About
Dr. John Burr practices Pulmonology in Normal, IL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Burr 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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