Overview
Kelby Hempel, DO, is a board-certified pulmonary and critical care medicine physician specializing in asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, sepsis and shock. Dr. Hempel enjoys the mix of science and art that medicine provides. He strives to treat everyone with respect and care, taking the time to listen to each patient, approaching their concerns and treatment holistically, providing support, and respecting how they wish to pursue their continued care plan.Dr. Hempel is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Medical Association, Society of Critical Care Medicine, American Thoracic Society and American College of Chest Physicians.Away from work, Dr. Hempel enjoys computers, literature and snowboarding.
His top areas of expertise are Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Emphysema, and Bullae.
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Locations
1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kelby Hempel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kelby Hempel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kelby Hempel by calling their office at 253-363-8700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kelby Hempel a top-rated expert for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kelby Hempel is classified as an Experienced expert for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Kelby Hempel specialize in?
While Dr. Kelby Hempel is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Emphysema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Kelby Hempel accept my insurance?
Dr. Kelby Hempel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-363-8700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Hempel isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Allergic Bronchopulmonary AspergillosisDr. Hempel isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis.
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Hempel isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.
- BullaeDr. Hempel isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- COVID-19Dr. Hempel isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.