Dr. Irlene Locklear M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1201 Walter Reed Rd Fayetteville NC, 28304Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Irlene Locklear practices Pulmonology in Fayetteville, NC. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Locklear 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 Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1993
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine- 2005
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease- 2000
Provider Details
Professional Memberships
- Member American College of Chest Physicians
Fellowships
- Same, Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship, OK, USA 1999
- University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, OK
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