Dr. Fredric C. Kullberg M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
535 ROXBURY RD ROCKFORD IL, 61107About
Dr. Fredric Kullberg practices Pulmonology in Rockford, IL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kullberg 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
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1976
UNIV OF IL COLL OF MED 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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