Dr. Barton Charles Gumpert M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
27 Effingham Street Portsmouth VA, 23708About
Dr. Barton Gumpert practices Pulmonology in Portsmouth, VA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Gumpert 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
Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1984
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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