Dr. James Andrew Frank M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
4150 Clement Street San Francisco CA, 94121About
Dr. James Frank practices Pulmonology in San Francisco, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Frank 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 Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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