Dr. James S Kelling MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
159 Medical Park Dr Suite B Brevard NC, 28712About
Dr. James Kelling practices Pulmonology in Brevard, NC. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kelling 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
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Asthma
- Emphysema
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchiectasis
- Sarcoidosis
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Insomnia
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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