Dr. Cara Kistler MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1001 Blythe Blvd Suite 500 Charlotte NC, 28203About
Dr. Cara Kistler practices Pulmonology in CHARLOTTE, NC. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kistler 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.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease- 2010
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bronchiolitis, Bronchography, Bronchoscopy And More
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