Dr. James Witten MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1802 Braeburn Dr Salem VA, 24153About
Dr. James Witten practices Pulmonology in Salem, VA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Witten 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1972
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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