Dr. Randal Dean Bjerke M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1000 Alpine Ave Suite 100 Boulder CO, 80304About
Dr. Randal Bjerke practices Pulmonology in Boulder, CO. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Bjerke 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
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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