Dr. William Frances Kelly M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
Madigan Army Medical Center Fort Lewis Tacoma WA, 98431About
Dr. William Kelly practices Pulmonology in Tacoma, WA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kelly 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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