Dr. Michael C Overdahl MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1818 Carew St Suite 110 Fort Wayne IN, 46805About
Dr. Michael Overdahl practices Pulmonology in Fort Wayne, IN. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Overdahl 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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Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1986
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