Dr. Russell Vaughn Maples M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
7230 Engle Rd Suite 300 Fort Wayne IN, 46804About
Dr. Russell Maples practices Pulmonology in Fort Wayne, IN. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Maples 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
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1975
Georgia Campus Philadelphia†College of Osteopathic Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Bronchiectasis
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Immunodeficiency
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