Dr. David Harold Drachler MD

Expert Publications

• Phrenic nerve injury from subclavian vein catheterization. Diagnosis by electromyography.
• Letter: Hashish and the transmission of hepatitis.
• Long-term evaluation of a new aerosol bronchodilator, carbuterol, and comparison with isoproterenol.
• Long-term evaluation of a new aerosol bronchodilator, carbuterol, and comparison with isoproterenol.
• Case reports: Klebsiella pneumonia.
• Case reports: Klebsiella pneumonia.
• Acquired right ventricular outflow tract obstruction.
• Fiberoptic bronchoscopy.
• Fiberoptic bronchoscopy.

Media Releases

Get to know Pulmonologist Dr. David H. Drachler, who serves patients in Phoenix, Arizona.

As a board-certified pulmonologist, Dr. Drachler has dedicated training and unique experience in the management of pulmonary conditions and diseases, including pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections. 

Currently, he is affiliated with HonorHealth Pulmonology in Phoenix, Arizona. HonorHealth Pulmonology specializes in caring for patients with obstructive pulmonary diseases. The team of professionals on staff offer the most up-to-date scientific diagnosis and management systems in a compassionate and friendly atmosphere. They work with each patient to determine a diagnosis and identify the right combination of treatment options for the most optimal outcomes.

In 1968, Dr. Drachler earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School. He then went on to complete his internship at Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, followed by his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in pulmonary disease at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. 

Among the doctor’s achievements, he is board-certified in both internal medicine and pulmonary disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine – a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FACCP). 

Pulmonology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. A pulmonologist is certified to treat a variety of respiratory conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, sleep apnea, emphysema, and tuberculosis. They can draw on a number of therapies to treat these diseases, including antibiotics, steroids, and other medications. 

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