Dr. Kurt F Francis MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1220 E 3900 S Suite 2c Salt Lake City UT, 84124About
Dr. Kurt Francis practices Pulmonology in Salt Lake City, UT. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Francis 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 Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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