Caroline P. Kurtz, MD

Dr. Kurtz is a pulmonologist and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She treats patients ages 18+. She emphasizes taking time to listen to each patient's story in order to best diagnose and treat them. Developing a longstanding relationship built on mutual trust and respect is what she values most in her career. She is focused primarily on outpatient pulmonary medicine, where she enjoys helping people manage common chronic lung conditions such as chronic cough, asthma, COPD and bronchiectasis. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren, exercising and traveling.

Why should someone choose you to take care of their health?
I am very detail-oriented and make a point of taking time to understand the nuances of each patient's history.

What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you?
I treat all my patients with dignity and respect, as if they were a member of my family. I expect my patients to actively participate in the work necessary to get them well and stay well.

How do you spend your personal time when you are not caring for patients?
I like spending time with my children and grandchildren, exercising and traveling.

Why did you choose your specialty and what is your greatest reward?
I chose pulmonary medicine because from a young age I wanted to help people quit smoking. Later, as a resident doctor, I had a mentor who was a pulmonologist.