Dr. William T Pluss M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1400 Jackson St Denver CO, 80206About
Dr. William Pluss practices Pulmonology in Denver, CO. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Pluss 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 Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1978
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- American College of Chest Physicians 5280 Denver's Top Doctors in 199 Fellow
Treatments
- Chronic Cough, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd), Ild And More
Fellowships
- University of Colorado Denver, Pulmonary 1981
Experience & Accolades
- Member1983 - 2014Clinical faculty at Rose Medical Center
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