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Dr. James Snapper, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
5.0 (7)
Map Pin Small Durham, NC
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45 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Snapper, MD

Dr. James Snapper, MD is a Pulmonologist in Durham, NC. They specialize in Pulmonary Disease, has 45 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF PHARMACYALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES and is affiliated with Duke University Hospital and Duke Regional Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Snapper an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Snapper works at Practice in Durham, NC. They frequently treat conditions like Shortness of Breath and Interstitial Lung Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Snapper's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Duke Asthma Allergy Airway Center
    1821 Hillandale Rd Ste 25A, Durham, NC 27705 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 620-7300
  2. 2
    Duke Eye Center
    2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 684-8111

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  • Duke University Hospital
  • Duke Regional Hospital

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Shortness of Breath
Interstitial Lung Disease
Emphysema
Asthma
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Bronchiectasis
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Chronic Bronchitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Cough
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Influenza (Flu)
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Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonia
Pneumonitis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
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Systemic Sclerosis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
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    Specialties*
    • Pulmonary Disease

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    Years of Experience
    • 45 years of experience
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    • 1669501961
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF PHARMACYALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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    Dr. Snapper has seen patients for Shortness of Breath and Interstitial Lung Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Snapper on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Snapper. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Snapper.

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