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Meet Our Providers

Our Commitment to You
Capital Area Pulmonary Associates is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with pulmonary and sleep disorders. Our team of experts is committed to delivering personalized treatment plans to improve the quality of life for our patients. We understand the impact of respiratory and sleep issues and strive to offer the best possible care to address these conditions.​ Our mission is to help patients breathe easier, sleep better, and live fuller lives. We listen, we educate, and we partner with our patients every step of the way, offering guidance, reassurance, and ongoing support.
Meet the Providers

Dr. Salah Aboubakr
MD, FCCP, FAASM
Board Certified: Pulmonology, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Sleep Medicine

Dr. Daniel Kurtz
MD, FCCP
Board Certified: Pulmonology, Internal Medicine

Jennifer Rutzen
MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC
Certified Nurse Practitioner

Abbas Kang
MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Certified Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Kilian LaFreniere
DO, FCCP
Board Certified: Pulmonology, Internal Medicine, ABIM Eligible, Critical Care

Dr. Ismael Martin
DO, FCCP
Board Certified: Pulmonology, Internal Medicine, Critical Care

Dr. William Burke
DO, FELLOW
Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship: MGL, MSU

Dr. Zachary Hanafi
DO, FELLOW
Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship: MGL, MSU

Dr. Jehad Abdalla
MD, FELLOW
Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship: MGL, MSU

Dr. Alice Luu
DO, FELLOW
Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship: MGL, MSU

Dr. Michael Ahrens
MD, FELLOW
Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship: MGL, MSU

Dr. Jessica Krandel
DO, FELLOW
Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship: MGL, MSU
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