
Dr. James B Bowers D.O.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
7710 Mercy Rd Suite 428 Omaha NE, 68124About
Dr. James Bowers practices Pulmonology in Omaha, NE. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Bowers 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
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1955
University of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences / College of Osteopathic Medicine 1997
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1997
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jadvinder Goraya MD985300 Nebraska Medical Ctr Omaha NE 68198
- Dr. Matthew Thomas Mcleay M.D.8552 Cass St Omaha NE 68114
- Dr. Stephen I Rennard MD988095 Nebraska Medical Ctr Omaha NE 68198
- Dr. Zachary Scott Depew M.D.7710 MERCY RD STE 3000 OMAHA NE 68124
- Dr. Joseph H Sisson MD988095 Nebraska Medical Ctr Omaha NE 68198
- Dr. Craig A Piquette MD988095 Nebraska Medical Ctr Omaha NE 68198
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CHI HLTH CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY MED CTR-BERGAN MERCYl
7500 MERCY RD OMAHA NE 68124METHODIST HOSPITALl
8303 DODGE ST OMAHA NE 68114METHODIST HOSPITALl
8303 DODGE ST OMAHA NE 68114CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTERl
8200 DODGE ST OMAHA NE 68114