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Dr. William Arthur Altemeier MD, Pulmonologist
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Dr. William Arthur Altemeier MD

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

University Of Washington Medical Ctr 1959 Ne Pacific St Seattle WA, 98195
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Dr. William Altemeier practices Pulmonology in Seattle, WA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Altemeier 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

Vanderbilt Univ Sch Medicine 1992

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1992

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1998

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease- 1997

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Fellowships

  • UW - Dept. of Medicine  

Dr. William Arthur Altemeier MD's Practice location

Practice At University Of Washington Medical Ctr 1959 Ne Pacific St

University Of Washington Medical Ctr 1959 Ne Pacific St -
Seattle, WA 98195
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New patients: 360-923-7000, 206-598-4615
Fax: 360-923-7099

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