As a board-certified nurse practitioner at Beaufort Memorial Pulmonary Specialists, Risa Linford works with the practice's clinical team to prevent, diagnose and treat acute and chronic diseases and conditions of the respiratory system. Areas of Expertise - Pulmonology - A branch of internal medicine, related to critical care medicine, that deals with diseases involving the respiratory system. - Critical care - Highly specialized care, usually in an intensive care unit (ICU), for patients with the most severe illnesses or injuries. - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - A group of inflammatory lung conditions, emphysema and chronic bronchitis among them, that block airflow and make it hard to breathe.
ServicesRisa Linford, AGACNP provides the services of a Nurse Practitioner in Okatie, SC. A Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse who has obtained advanced education; usually in the form of a master's degree. This additional training allows the Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and manage many common ailments.
Please call Beaufort Memorial Pulmonary Specialists at (843) 707-8040 to schedule an appointment in Okatie, SC or to get more information.