Summary

Dr. James Leatherman specializes in pulmonology, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of lung and respiratory conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and brings nearly five decades of clinical experience to his practice. Dr. Leatherman is fluent in Spanish, Chinese, French, and English.

Dr. Leatherman practices at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has extensive experience treating patients with COPD, chronic lung disease, and COPD with additional health complications. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing to assess how well the lungs are working. Dr. Leatherman also conducts specialized breathing tests, including bronchodilator reversibility testing and asthma challenge tests, to help diagnose and monitor respiratory conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • 49 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Chinese, French, English
  • University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Hennepin County Medical Center

701 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55415

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Wilson Leatherman

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota - Medicaid
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • HealthPartners
  • Hennepin Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare
  • Zing Health

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Wilson Leatherman has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Wilson Leatherman has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of MedicineGraduated in 1977

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Dr. James Leatherman's office is located at 701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55415.
Which hospitals is Dr. James Leatherman affiliated with?
Dr. James Leatherman is affiliated with Hennepin County Medical Center.
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