Douglas Ryan Closser M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
745 W State St Suite 510 Columbus OH, 43222About
Dr. Douglas Closser practices Pulmonology in Columbus, OH. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Closser 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.
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Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine 2009
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