
Adrian A. Cargill Jr., MBBS, MS
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
3368 US-280 Suite 209 Alexander City AL, 35010About
Dr. Adrian Cargill, Jr. practices Pulmonology in Alexander City, AL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Cargill, Jr. 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.
Provider Details
Internships
- State University of New York health Science Center at Brooklyn
Fellowships
- State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn (Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, American College of Chest Physicians, American Thoracic Society
Adrian A. Cargill Jr., MBBS, MS's Practice location
Russell Medical
3368 US-280 Suite 209 -Alexander City, AL 35010Get Direction
Russell Medical
3316 US-280 Suite 209 -Alexander City, AL 35010Get Direction
ALEXANDER CITY, AL 35010Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Keri Kay Brown D.O.3368 Highway 280 Alexander City AL 35010
Nearest Hospitals
LAKE MARTIN COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
201 MARIARDEN ROAD DADEVILLE AL 36853RUSSELL HOSPITALl
3316 HIGHWAY 280 ALEXANDER CITY AL 35010RUSSELL HOSPITALl
3316 HIGHWAY 280 ALEXANDER CITY AL 35010LAKE MARTIN COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
201 MARIARDEN ROAD DADEVILLE AL 36853RUSSELL HOSPITALl
3316 HIGHWAY 280 ALEXANDER CITY AL 35010LAKE MARTIN COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
201 MARIARDEN ROAD DADEVILLE AL 36853