John P. Krcmarik, M.D., FCCP
Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine
Offers Virtual Visits
Locations
Beaufort Memorial Pulmonary Specialists
122 Okatie Center Blvd. North
Suite 300, Okatie Medical Pavilion
Okatie
, SC 29909
About Dr. John Krcmarik
“I listen first and emphasize communication. I hope that my patients end each visit with an understanding of what is wrong and how we will treat it.”
A board-certified, fellowship-trained pulmonologist, Dr. John Krcmarik draws on more than two decades of widely ranging experience in his specialty to prevent, diagnose and treat acute and chronic diseases and conditions of the respiratory system in his patients at Beaufort Memorial Pulmonary Specialists. He brings particular expertise in the treatment of sleep disorders. He also manages care for patients admitted to the Beaufort Memorial intensive care unit (ICU).
Areas of Expertise
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – An umbrella term for a group of inflammatory lung conditions, emphysema and chronic bronchitis among them, that block airflow and make it hard to breathe.
- Asthma – A condition in which the airways become inflamed, swollen and constricted, causing excessive mucous production, wheezing and shortness of breath.
- Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) – A broad-based term for an often-progressive group of diseases that cause scarring (fibrosis) and stiffening of the lungs, making breathing difficult.
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis – The use of clinical examination and imaging tools, including endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) scans, to identify and evaluate cancer of the lung.
- Sleep Apnea – A disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Loud snoring and morning fatigue are symptoms.
Video Visits
Dr. Krcmarik offers virtual visits in certain circumstances for patient follow-up. If interested, ask about the option when scheduling.
Background
Seeking “a lot more sun and a lot less gray and cold,” the Chicago native came to the Lowcountry in early 2024 from Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Mich., where since 2003 he had practiced pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine and served in several leadership positions, including as medical director of both Respiratory Care Services and the Munson Sleep Disorders Center. Born into a family of doctors, he says he “always loved medicine” and chose his specialty for the complex physiology it involves and a desire to care for sicker patients.
Dr. Krcmarik and his wife, Kelle, a former elementary school teacher, have two boys and a girl. He likes staying active, boating, time at the beach and playing tennis.
Awards & Honors
- Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians, 2004
- Chief Resident, Internal Medicine, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Education
Residency:
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
(2000)
Medical School:
Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University of Chicago
(1996)
Fellowship:
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
(2003)
Board Certifications
Critical Care Medicine, The American Board of Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease, The American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine, The American Board of Internal Medicine
Clinical Sleep Medicine and Sleep Technology, American Board of Sleep Medicine
Conditions Treated
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Apnea
- Shortness of Breath
- Septic Shock Management
- Respiratory Infections
- Respiratory Conditions
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Post-COVID-19 Care
- Pleural Space Infections
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis
- Lung Ailments
- Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
- ICU Patient Follow-up Care
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Critical Care Medicine
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Asthma
In the News
March 13, 2024
Bakers Dozen to Critical Care
Learn how Dr. John Krcmarik's love of science and philosophy led him to pursue a successful career as a pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine specialist.
December 9, 2021
Can You Exercise With Bronchitis
Having breathing difficulties? Don’t hit the couch just yet.
January 2, 2024
How Lung Cancer Screening Can Help Save Lives
When is the most advantageous time to diagnose lung cancer? Before symptoms appear, which boosts the chances of successful treatment. Learn who’s eligible for a low-dose CT screening to look for lung cancer early.
January 1, 2024
Pulmonologist Joins Beaufort Memorial Pulmonary Specialists
Dr. John Krcmarik, a board-certified, fellowship-trained pulmonologist and intensivist, has joined Beaufort Memorial Pulmonary Specialists at its Okatie Medical Pavilion in Okatie.