Dr. Andrew Randolph Ashby MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1001 Pennsylvania Ave Ophc Clinics Ottumwa IA, 52501About
Dr. Andrew Ashby practices Pulmonology in Iowa City, IA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Ashby 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
Indiana University School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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