Dr. Richard L Boswell M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
5050 Poplar Ave Suite 800 Memphis TN, 38157About
Dr. Richard Boswell practices Pulmonology in Memphis, TN. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Boswell 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 Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1970
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Content and retention evaluation of an audiovisual patient-education program on bronchodilators.
- Transmission of tuberculosis by kidney transplantation.
- Medical education provided by a clinical pharmacist: impact on the use and cost of corticosteroid therapy in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Guaifenesin effects on the guaiac test for occult blood.
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