Dr. David A Adkins MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
Univeristy Of Kentucky Pulmonary 740 S. Limestone, L5 Lexington KY, 40536About
Dr. David Adkins practices Pulmonology in Lexington, KY. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Adkins 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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