Dr. Purushottam Mitra M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1834 Sw 1st Ave Suite 101 Ocala FL, 34471About
Dr. Purushottam Mitra practices Pulmonology in Ocala, FL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Mitra 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
Patna Med Coll, Patna Univ, Bihar, India 1979
Patna Medical College 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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