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Michael Knowles

Pulmonology

Michael Knowles, MD

Professor, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Dr. Michael R. Knowles, MD, is a Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, specializing in genetic disorders of mucociliary clearance. He primarily treats patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), including gene modifiers of CF lung and liver disease phenotypes; primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD); Kartagener syndrome; ciliary dyskinesia-bronchiectasis; bronchiectasis, including idiopathic forms; and rare genetic disorders of

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Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine (ABIM)
  • Pulmonary Disease (ABIM)

Education & Training

  • Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (MD, 1971)
  • Residency: Ohio State University Hospital (Internal Medicine, 1973)
  • Residency: Duke University Hospital (Internal Medicine, 1975)

Years in Practice

55+ years

Peer Recognition

  • Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Cystic Fibrosis

Conditions & Treatments

Interventional Bronchoscopy

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • UNC Hospitals Pediatric Rheumatology

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Knowles treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Knowles accept Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance?
Michael Knowles's public profile lists Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and Curative plus 3 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
Where does Dr. Knowles practice?
Michael Knowles practices in Chapel Hill, NC with hospital affiliations including University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and UNC Hospitals Pediatric Rheumatology.
What does Dr. Knowles specialize in?
Michael Knowles is a board-certified pulmonology specialist with focus areas in Cystic Fibrosis.
How long has Dr. Knowles been practicing?
Michael Knowles has 55+ years of clinical experience in pulmonology.
What is Dr. Knowles's medical training?
Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (MD, 1971); Residency: Ohio State University Hospital (Internal Medicine, 1973); Residency: Duke University Hospital (Internal Medicine, 1975).

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