Dr. Helen Mcleod Ward MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
20 Glenlake Parkway Kaiser Permanente Gl Atlanta GA, 30328About
Dr. Helen Ward practices Pulmonology in Atlanta, GA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Ward 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1999
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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