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Dr. James Leatherman is a pulmonologist who earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. With nearly five decades of experience treating respiratory conditions, he brings extensive expertise to caring for patients with lung-related health concerns. Dr. Leatherman is fluent in Chinese, English, French, and Spanish.
Dr. Leatherman practices at several leading medical centers in Minneapolis, including Hennepin County Medical Center, M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center, and Minneapolis Heart Institute. He specializes in treating chronic lung disease and COPD, including complex cases where patients have additional health conditions. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing to evaluate how well lungs are working, bronchodilator reversibility testing to assess breathing improvements with medication, and asthma challenge tests to diagnose breathing difficulties.
Dr. Leatherman practices at several leading medical centers in Minneapolis, including Hennepin County Medical Center, M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center, and Minneapolis Heart Institute. He specializes in treating chronic lung disease and COPD, including complex cases where patients have additional health conditions. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing to evaluate how well lungs are working, bronchodilator reversibility testing to assess breathing improvements with medication, and asthma challenge tests to diagnose breathing difficulties.
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Quick Facts
- 49 years of experience
- speaks Chinese, English, French, Spanish
- University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. James Wilson Leatherman has 4 locationsM Health Fairview University Of Minnesota Medical Center West Bank East
2450 Riverside AveMinneapolis, MN 55454 Tel: (612) 273-3000
M Health Fairview University Of Minnesota Medical Center
500 Harvard St SeMinneapolis, MN 55455 Tel: (612) 273-3000
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| Pulmonology | Pulmonology | Pulmonology | Pediatrics |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 49 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | 4 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Chinese, English, French, Spanish | Speaks Chinese, English, French, Spanish | ||
| Minneapolis , MN | Minneapolis , MN | Burnsville , MN | Minneapolis , MN |
| Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine | Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine | Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston | Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. James Wilson Leatherman has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Wilson Leatherman has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
49 Years Experience
Dr. James Wilson Leatherman holds an active medical license in the state of Minnesota.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Minnesota that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine in 1977.
NPI Number
Dr. Leatherman's NPI number is 1871534214.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. James Leatherman affiliated with?
- Dr. James Leatherman is affiliated with Hennepin County Medical Center, MINNEAPOLIS HEART INSTITUTE, M Health Fairview University Of Minnesota Medical Center, and M Health Fairview University Of Minnesota Medical Center West Bank East.
- Where is Dr. James Leatherman's office located?
- Dr. James Leatherman's office is located at 701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55415.
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- Does Dr. James Leatherman accept my insurance?
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