Dr. Darrel Dean Handke MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
236 W 6th St Suite 100 Reno NV, 89503About
Dr. Darrel Handke practices Pulmonology in Reno, NV. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Handke 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 Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1972
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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