Dr. Nadine F Potempa MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
363 Fremont St Suite 111 Battle Creek MI, 49017About
Dr. Nadine Potempa practices Pulmonology in Battle Creek, MI. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Potempa 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
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1992
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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