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Dr. Viji Sankar MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
4647 Zion Ave San Diego CA, 92120About
Dr. Viji Sankar practices Pulmonology in San Diego, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Sankar 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 Medical College 1995
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Matthew J Horn MD1072 Johnson Ave San Diego CA 92103
- Dr. Hassan A Haddadin M.D4510 Executive Drive San Diego CA 92121
- Dr. Venktesh Rudrapatna Ramnath MD4510 Executive Drive San Diego CA 92121
- Dr. Peter Fedullo M.D.9434 Medical Center Drive La Jolla CA 92037
- Dr. Judd Warren Landsberg M.D.Va San Diego Healthcare System San Diego CA 92161
- Douglas John Conrad MD9350 Campus Point Drive La Jolla CA 92037
Nearest Hospitals
ALVARADO HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl
6655 ALVARADO ROAD SAN DIEGO CA 92120SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
7901 FROST ST SAN DIEGO CA 92123