Dr. Rakesh Salgia M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
67 W 111th St Suite 301 Chicago IL, 60628About
Dr. Rakesh Salgia practices Pulmonology in Chicago, IL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Salgia manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
M.G.M. Medical College
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College 1981
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Sleep Apnea
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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