Dr. John Kress MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
180 Harvester Dr Suite 110 Willowbrook IL, 60527About
Dr. John Kress practices Pulmonology in Willowbrook, IL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kress 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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