Dr. Jairaj Prashad MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1444 Barnwell St Suite B Columbia SC, 29201About
Dr. Jairaj Prashad practices Pulmonology in Columbia, SC. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Prashad 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
Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1972
Howard University College of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease
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