Dr. James M Mccullough M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
4228 Houma Blvd Metairie LA, 70006About
Dr. James Mccullough practices Pulmonology in Metairie, LA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Mccullough 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 Missouri / Columbia Campus 1977
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1977
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