Dr. Robert M. Klinestiver MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1 Memorial Sq Suite 305 Greenfield IN, 46140About
Dr. Robert Klinestiver practices Pulmonology in Greenfield, IN. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Klinestiver 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1990
Indiana University School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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