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Dr. Lakshmi Durairaj MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Lakshmi Durairaj practices Pulmonology in Iowa City, IA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Durairaj 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
Kilpauk Med Coll, Dr M G R Med Univ, Madras, Tn, India 1992
Government Kilpauk Medical College 1992
Kilpauk Medical College 1992
Madras Medical College 1992
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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Nearby Providers
- Alan Brent Moy540 East Jefferson Street Iowa City Iowa 52245
- Dr. Dayna Joy Groskreutz MD200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA 52242
- Dr. Andrew Randolph Ashby MD540 E Jefferson St Iowa City IA 52245
- Dr. Jaime P. Murphy MD200 HAWKINS DR IOWA CITY IA 52242
- Dr. Alicia Gerke M.D.200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA 52242
- Dr. Alan Brent Moy MD540 E Jefferson St Iowa City IA 52245
Nearest Hospitals
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR RAPIDSl
701 10TH STREET SE CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52403