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16 Ratings with 16 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Kelby Hempel treats sleep apnea, sleep apnea in children, and chronic lung disease, and performs pulmonary function testing and therapeutic hypothermia. He practices internal medicine and sees patients in Tacoma, Washington, where he is affiliated with McLaren Greater Lansing. Dr. Hempel earned his DO from Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine, both at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Michigan. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Hempel 5 out of 5.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 27 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, McLaren Greater Lansing, Lansing, MI
- 16 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Awards
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Office Location
Franciscan Pulmonary Associates at St. Joseph
1708 Yakima Ave Ste 300Tacoma, WA 98405 Tel: (253) 363-8700
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Kelby Hempel, DO | Dr. Sharon Tong | Dr. Gerald Lee, MD | Dr. Adewumi Bakare DMSc, PA-C |
| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 25 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Chinese | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) |
| Tacoma , WA | Edgewood , WA | Edgewood , WA | Mesquite , TX |
| Med School: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Yakima, WA | Med School: Harbin Medical University | Med School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University | Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Kelby Hempel
Medical Specialties
Kelby Hempel has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Kelby Hempel has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
Kelby Hempel holds an expired medical license in the state of Washington.
Medical License
Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Washington that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, McLaren Greater Lansing, Lansing, MI.
Residency
Completed their residency at Internal Medicine, McLaren Greater Lansing, Lansing, MI.
Medical School
Graduated from Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Yakima, WA.
NPI Number
Kelby Hempel's NPI number is 1942748827.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Kelby Hempel affiliated with?
- Kelby Hempel is affiliated with McLaren Greater Lansing.
- What languages does Kelby Hempel speak?
- Kelby Hempel speaks English.
- Where is Kelby Hempel's office located?
- Kelby Hempel's office is located at 1708 Yakima Ave Ste 300, Tacoma, WA, 98405.
- Does Kelby Hempel accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Kelby Hempel has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- How can I make an appointment with Kelby Hempel?
- You can find contact information for Kelby Hempel here on Vitals.
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