Dr. Donald E Paynter MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
115 8th St Ne Cedar Rapids IA, 52401About
Dr. Donald Paynter practices Pulmonology in Cedar Rapids, IA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Paynter 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 Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1980
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1980
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1980
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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