Dr. Robert Durkin DO
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
9733 Healthway Dr Berlin MD, 21811About
Dr. Robert Durkin practices Pulmonology in Berlin, MD. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Durkin 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
Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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