Dr. Peter Kussin M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Peter Kussin practices Pulmonology in Durham, NC. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kussin 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.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1987
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease- 2010
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Treatments
- Brachytherapy (seed Implants), Bronchiectasis, Bronchoscopy And More
Fellowships
- Duke University, Pulmonary / Critical Care, nc, usa 1989
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