Dr. John Ford Keppel MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1111 Ne 99th Ave Suite 200 Portland OR, 97220About
Dr. John Keppel practices Pulmonology in Portland, OR. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Keppel 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 Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny 1973
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1973
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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