Dr. Richard W. Ashburn MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
541 MAIN ST SOUTH WEYMOUTH MA, 02190About
Dr. Richard Ashburn practices Pulmonology in SOUTH WEYMOUTH, MA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Ashburn 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1982
Boston University School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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