Dr. Ritsu Kuno M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1000 Boulders Pkwy Suite 200 Richmond VA, 23225About
Dr. Ritsu Kuno practices Pulmonology in Richmond, VA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kuno 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 Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1988
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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