Dr. Clifton Clarke MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
500 E 51st St Chicago IL, 60615About
Dr. Clifton Clarke practices Pulmonology in Chicago, IL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Clarke 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
Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il 1986
Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville 1986
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 1986
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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