Dr. Richard A Brown MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1010 Three Springs Blvd Suite 110 Durango CO, 81301About
Dr. Richard Brown practices Pulmonology in Durango, CO. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Brown 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.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1979
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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