Dr. John E Yerg M.D.?
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Dr. John E Yerg M.D., Pulmonologist
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Dr. John E Yerg M.D.

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

3/5(3)
5410 Connecticut Ave Nw Suite 117 Washington DC, 20015
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Dr. John Yerg practices Pulmonology in Washington, DC. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Yerg 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

Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1976

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

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Dr. John E Yerg M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 5410 Connecticut Ave Nw Suite 117

5410 Connecticut Ave Nw Suite 117 -
Washington, DC 20015
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New patients: 202-966-8868
Fax: 202-244-3071

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Patient Experience with Dr. Yerg


3.0

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Dr. John E Yerg M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.
  • Anonymous
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    lovely, caring physician.

  • Anonymous
    (1)

    Liberated from a bad doctor.

  • Anonymous
    (2)

    Retired Administrative Asst..

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