Dr. James Wilson Leatherman, MD

Dr. James Leatherman is a pulmonologist with nearly five decades of experience treating patients with complex lung conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and has dedicated his career to helping patients breathe easier and manage respiratory health challenges. Dr. Leatherman is multilingual, speaking Spanish, Chinese, French, and English to better serve diverse patient populations.

James practices at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he focuses on caring for patients with COPD and chronic lung diseases. He specializes in treating COPD patients who have additional health complications, providing comprehensive care for complex cases. Dr. Leatherman performs essential diagnostic tests including pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate lung health and treatment effectiveness.