Dr. Rajapuram Ravindra Kumar MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
780 W Olive Ave Suite 103 Merced CA, 95348About
Dr. Rajapuram Kumar practices Pulmonology in Merced, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Kumar 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
Kurnool Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Kurnool- Ap- India 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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