Dr. CHITOOR GOVINDARAJ, M.D., FCCP, Family Practitioner
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Dr. CHITOOR GOVINDARAJ, M.D., FCCP

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

4/5(7)
8714 5th Ave Brooklyn NY, 11209
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Dr. Chitoor Govindaraj practices Pulmonology in Brooklyn, NY. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Govindaraj 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

Madras Medical College 1964

Board Certification

pulmonary disease

geriatric medicine

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

sleep apnea, insomnia, and other sleep disorders

Fellowships

  • SUNY - Health Science Center at Brooklyn & New York Methodist Hospital pulmonary disease 

Dr. CHITOOR GOVINDARAJ, M.D., FCCP's Practice location

Practice At 8714 5th Ave

8714 5th Ave -
Brooklyn, NY 11209
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Patient Experience with Dr. Govindaraj


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Dr. CHITOOR GOVINDARAJ, M.D., FCCP has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 7 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Pulmonologist Dr. Chitoor Govindaraj, who serves patients in New York, New York.

An experienced pulmonologist, Dr. Govindaraj is affiliated with the iSleep Program, working with patients in New York City, New York.

The iSleep Program offers easy access to comprehensive diagnostic and treatment solutions. They are at the forefront of sleep apnea, insomnia and other sleep disorder treatments. It has been established to address these issues by offering services, such as sleep apnea therapy in Bronx, New York and the nearby areas. They strive to help their patients get a better night’s sleep by providing person-centered, science-based diagnostic and treatment solutions to sleep apnea, insomnia, and other sleep disorders.

A native of India, Dr. Govindaraj graduated with his medical degree from Madras Medical College. After relocating to the United States, he completed his residency in internal medicine at the New York Methodist Hospital, and his fellowship in pulmonary disease at the SUNY – Health Science Center at Brooklyn & New York Methodist Hospital.

Passionate about his profession, the doctor is board-certified in pulmonary disease, geriatric medicine, and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Among his other roles, he can be found on staff at Staten Island University Hospital, and Richmond University Medical Center.

Pulmonology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. A pulmonologist is an internal medicine physician who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions and diseases that affect the lungs, bronchial tubes, and the respiratory system, including the nose, pharynx, and throat.

Speaking multiple languages, Dr. Govindaraj is fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Russian.

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