Dr. Richard Kucera is a pulmonologist in Greensburg. He diagnoses and treats patients who suffer from respiratory or breathing problems such as asthma and COPD.
Dr. Richard Kucera graduated from MCP Hahnemann University College of Medicine in 1982.
Dr. Kucera has two offices in Pennsylvania where he specializes in Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Kucera works with two doctors including Dr. Steven Wodzinski and Dr. Elie Abdallah.
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Kucera may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
Critical care specialists like Dr. Kucera provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Kucera may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
Sleep medicine specialists diagnose and treat various disorders and diseases relating to sleep. This can include a range of conditions including insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, nightmares and others. Dr. Kucera utilizes a variety of diagnostic tools including screening devices, overnight sleep studies or oximeters, among many others. Treatments can include CPAP therapy, implantation of sleep devices, counseling, lifestyle modifications, and others aimed at eliminating or alleviating the symptoms of sleep conditions.
MCP Hahnemann University College of Medicine
MD • 1982
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Kucera, but only those who participate in Medicare.