Dr. Vasantha Samala M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
700 E Ogden Ave Suite 202 Westmont IL, 60559About
Dr. Vasantha Samala practices Pulmonology in Westmont, IL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Samala 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
Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il 2002
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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