Dr. Douglas Dothager MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
4600 Memorial Dr Suite 120 Belleville IL, 62226About
Dr. Douglas Dothager practices Pulmonology in Belleville, IL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Dothager 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
Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1986
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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