
Dr. Amy Ruth Ford turner DO
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1001 E Primrose St Springfield MO, 65807About
Dr. Amy Ford turner practices Pulmonology in Springfield, MO. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Ford turner 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
University of Malta Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 2007
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Walter S. Trombold MD3850 S NATIONAL AVE STE 510 SPRINGFIELD MO 65807
- Dr. Mitchell Amos Ahrens MD3800 S NATIONAL AVE STE 510 SPRINGFIELD MO 65807
- Dr. Rajan Goyal M.D.3231 S National Ave Springfield MO 65807
- Uma Kalyani Edupuganti M.D3800 S NATIONAL AVE SPRINGFIELD MO 65807
- Dr. Mosbah M Kreimid MD3801 S NATIONAL AVE SPRINGFIELD MO 65807
- Dr. S Brian Kim MD1540 E EVERGREEN ST SPRINGFIELD MO 65803
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