
Kevin Harris Smith M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1487 N Forbes Rd Lexington KY, 40511About
Dr. Kevin Smith 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. Smith 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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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Joel William Niebuhr D.O.740 S Limestone St Lexington KY 40536
- Dr. Samer A Kseibi MD1401 HARRODSBURG RD LEXINGTON KY 40504
- Dr. Thomas Everett Wallace M.D.740 S Limestone Lexington KY 40536
- Dr. Chau Chu Taylor MD800 Rose St Lexington KY 40536
- Dr. Erin Riley Narewski D.O.800 ROSE ST LEXINGTON KY 40536
- Dr. Rolando Berger MD740 S Limestone Lexington KY 40536
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333 LAIDLEY ST CHARLESTON WV 25301CHARLESTON SURGICAL HOSPITALl
1306 KANAWHA BOULEVARD EAST CHARLESTON WV 25301