Dr. Douglas R. Dorsey M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1802 Braeburn Dr Salem VA, 24153About
Dr. Douglas Dorsey practices Pulmonology in Salem, VA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Dorsey 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
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1982
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease- 1990
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine- 1991
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Fellowships
- PULMONARY MED, UNIV OF ARKANSAS, AR USA 1987
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