Dr. James Louis Kirsch MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
316 M L King Jr Way Suite 401 Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. James Kirsch practices Pulmonology in Tacoma, WA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kirsch 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 Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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