Pulmonary Disease
Dr. David Hedelius received his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. He then completed his internal medicine internship and residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Virginia and Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine fellowship at Naval Medical Center San Diego in California. He served 11 years as an active duty Pulmonary/Critical Care physician in the United State Navy. During his time on active duty, he served one tour in Afghanistan 2016 delivering critical care medicine to forward deployed active duty servicemen during Operation Freedom Sentinel. His experience as a military physician includes trauma in an austere environment, management of patients with pulmonary disease, teaching fundamentals of critical care support to family residents, Navy Seals and Marine MARSOC, and was ICU medical director in Kandahar and Camp Lejeune. Dr. Hedelius has been a critical care bedside ultrasonography instructor with the American College of Chest Physicians for over 4 years. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Pulmonary and Critical care medicine. Dr. Hedelius is a member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Hedelius specializes in adult Pulmonary disease and Critical Care Medicine. In his spare time, he enjoys time with his family, loves to go hiking, mountain bike, and running. Dr. Hedelius welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.
A Pulmonologist is a healthcare professional who specializes in pulmonary care or lung care. Pulmonologists diagnose, treat, and research pulmonary diseases and problems. They may have special knowledge of other types of internal medicine and specialties, as well, and they work closely with other doctors to help make patients comfortable and improve their health.
Credentials
DOGender
MaleGraduation year
2008Years of experience
16Professional School
Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic MedicineResidency
Naval Medical CenterFellowship
Naval Medical Center San Diego2nd Fellowship
Richard Hedelius, DO generally accepts new patients.
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The top specialties of Richard Hedelius, DO include Pulmonary Disease
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The office is located at 620 J L White Drive in Jasper, GA.
Richard Hedelius, DO accepts various types of health insurance, but individual coverage may be variable. You should check with your health insurance whether the particular doctor is in network or not.
Shortness of breath, Lung Cancer, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Bronchitis, COPD, ARDS, CPAP, Interisitial lung disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Sarcoidosis, Pleural effusion, Mesothelioma, Cystic fibrosis, Wheezing, Pneumonia, Tuberculosis (TB), Asbestosis, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Embolism, Respiratory Failure, Sleep Apnea, Ventialtor, Asthma
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