Dr. Billy J Pence MD
Hospitalist
509 Biltmore Ave Asheville NC, 28801About
Dr. Billy Pence is a hospitalist practicing in Asheville, NC. Dr. Pence specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Pence manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Pence works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Aspiration
- Endocarditis
- Pain
- Femur Fracture
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