Dr. Leslie Dawn Wilke D.O.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
530 N. E. Glen Oak Dept Of Internal Med Peoria IL, 61637About
Dr. Leslie Wilke practices Pulmonology in Peoria, IL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Wilke 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.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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