Dr. Kirk A Nelson D.O.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
11200 Tesson Ferry Rd Suite 100 Saint Louis MO, 63123About
Dr. Kirk Nelson practices Pulmonology in Saint Louis, MO. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Nelson 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 Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1984
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 1984
University of Health Sciences-KC
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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Fellowships
- University of Missouri, KC St. Louis University Medical School
- St. John's Mercy Medical Center
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