Dr. Richard Alexander Obenour M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1924 Alcoa Hwy # U-114 Knoxville TN, 37920About
Dr. Richard Obenour practices Pulmonology in Knoxville, TN. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Obenour 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 Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1955
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- INDICATIONS FOR INITIAL AND MAINTENANCE THERAPY WITH ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS.
- CLINICAL EVALUATION OF THE DYSPNEIC PATIENT.
- Ozone and PM2.5 exposure and acute pulmonary health effects: a study of hikers in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
- Case report: alveolar proteinosis.
- North American blastomycosis.
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