Dr. Deborah Jo Ochs M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
5087 N Royal Dr Traverse City MI, 49684About
Dr. Deborah Ochs practices Pulmonology in Traverse City, MI. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Ochs 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
Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il 1980
Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville 1980
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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