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Dr. Katie Defore MD, Pulmonologist
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Dr. Katie Defore MD

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

225 E Jackson Ave Jonesboro AR, 72401

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Dr. Katie Defore practices Pulmonology in Jonesboro, AR. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Defore 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.

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease

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Dr. Katie Defore MD's Practice location

Practice At 225 E Jackson Ave

225 E Jackson Ave -
Jonesboro, AR 72401
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New patients: 870-910-6654, 870-972-4100, 870-932-4211
Fax: 870-933-0863, 870-931-9141

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4800 EAST JOHNSON AVENUE JONESBORO AR 72401

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1309 WEST MAIN WALNUT RIDGE AR 72476

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