Pulmonology
William Altemeier, MD
Director, Center for Lung Biology
Seattle, WA
William A. Altemeier, MD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, WA. He specializes in pulmonology with subspecialty expertise in critical care medicine, pleural disease, acute lung injury, and smoking-related chronic lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Dr. Altemeier serves adult patient populations, including those requiring lung transplan
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Pulmonary Disease (ABPN)
- Critical Care Medicine (ABPN)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (MD, 1992)
- Residency: University of Washington School of Medicine (Internal Medicine, 1992-1995)
- Fellowship: University of Washington School of Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, 1995-1998)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Interstitial Lung Disease
Conditions & Treatments
Pulmonary FibrosisCystic FibrosisInterstitial Lung Disease
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Division of Medical Genetics, University of Washington
- University of Washington Medical Center
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice