Dr. David James Carlson MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1100 Trancas St Suite 265 Napa CA, 94558About
Dr. David Carlson practices Pulmonology in Napa, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Carlson 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
University of Mn Med Sch 1984
University of Minnesota Medical School 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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