Dr. James Harold Hunter MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
610 Providence Park Dr E Suite 104 Mobile AL, 36695About
Dr. James Hunter practices Pulmonology in Mobile, AL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Hunter 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
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1981
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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