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Dr. Vern Eric Kerchberger M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1161 21ST AVE S NASHVILLE TN, 37232About
Dr. Vern Kerchberger practices Pulmonology in NASHVILLE, TN. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kerchberger 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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- Dr. Timothy Daniel Girard M.D.6th Floor Mce Nashville TN 37232
- Dr. Meredith Evans Pugh M.D.T1218 Medical Ctr N Nashville TN 37232
- Dr. Otis B Rickman DO1301 Medical Center Dr Nashville TN 37232
- Dr. Elisabeth Donlevy Willers MD3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic Nashville TN 37232
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