Dr. John A Wood MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
224 S Woods Mill Rd Suite 500 South Chesterfield MO, 63017About
Dr. John Wood practices Pulmonology in Chesterfield, MO. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Wood 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 1968
Board Certification
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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